Fire & Security Engineer

Venatu Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Great progression oppportunties

Company van, laptop, mobile phone and

Awards Programme

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading Fire & Security company in Birmingham for two experienced Fire & Security Engineers. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, and maintenance of intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire alarms.

You will work within a team to ensure high first-time fix rates, adhere to NSI/BAFE standards, and provide remote support as needed. A strong background in security systems and UK standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of Fire and Security Systems.
• Knowledge of British Standards for fire and security systems.
• Experience with IP CCTV and access control.
• Experience with NSI/BAFE registered projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and repair intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire alarm systems.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive works with a high first time fix rate.
• Maintain accurate stock and tools; participate in call-out rotas.
• Upload job notes and certificates using management systems.

Skills

NSI/BAFE standards

Fire & Security systems

Intruder alarms & CCTV

IP CCTV experience

Access control systems

Education

BS5839/BS50131 qualifications

Tools

Galaxy (alarm panel)

Texecom

Eaton

Paxton

Vanderbilt

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer (Security Bias)

Location

Birmingham

Salary or rate

Contract type

Permanent

Hours or shifts

Full time

About the role

We are proud to announce that one of our valued clients, who are a leading Fire & Security company, are now looking to recruit 2 experienced Fire & Security Engineers due to their continued growth and expansion. They're a highly established, BAFE-accredited provider of Fire Protection and Security systems with over 30 years of industry experience reuslting in them ammasing an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality solutions to a prestigious customer base and are now seeking a Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing team in in either Birmmingham postcodes

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and repair intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire alarm systems
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive works with a high first time fix rate
• Communicate effectively with admin, sales and operations teams to support efficient scheduling
• Upload documentation, certificates, photos and job notes using the job management systems
• Work on an various Conventional & Addressable fire systems..
• Maintain accurate van stock, tools and overall vehicle condition
• Participate in the call out rota and provide occasional remote support
• Identify recurring faults or design issues and contribute to continuous improvement

Manufacturers:

CCTV - in Hikvision, Dahua, Axis and Avigilon

Skills and experience required

• Experience in Installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of Fire and Security Systems for an NSI & BAFE registered company
• Competent in the Installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of Fire, Access control systems, Intruder alarms and CCTV systems.
• Experience in the use associated fire and security software.
• Experience with intruder alarms with key experience in Galaxy, Texecom, Eaton etc.
• Experience with IP CCTV systems with key experience in Hikvision, Dahua, Axis and Avigilon etc.
• Experience with Access control systems with key experience in Paxton, ACT Vanderbilt, Grosvenor etc.
• Experience with emergency lighting.
• Must have working knowledge and experience of the current British Standards for fire systems, Intruder alarms, Access control and CCTV.
• Qualifications/Experience in BS5839, BS50131, PD6662, BS60839, NCP109, BS8418, BS6276, NCP104 and BS5266/FIA Units preferable

What is on offer

• Salary of £40k - £43k (OTE £50k)
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Great progression oppportunties
• Company van, laptop, mobile phone and specialist tools provided
• Awards Programme