Fire & Security Engineer: Alarms, CCTV & Access Control

Get Staff; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Fuel card

Laptop & mobile phone

Job summary

Get Staff is recruiting a Fire & Security Engineer to cover Leicester and surrounding areas. The role includes installing and maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms across commercial and domestic sites.

Basic salary ranges from £28,000 to £42,000 per annum, with a company vehicle and progression opportunities. You will join a supportive team with structured training, field-based work, and flexible earnings potential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of British Standards and industry regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• A commitment to health and safety practices.
• Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of fire and security.
• Previous experience in both domestic and commercial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems in accordance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Perform regular servicing, testing, and preventative maintenance on fire and security systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and resolve faults, ensuring systems are fully functional and meet safety regulations.
• Carry out system upgrades or modifications to meet client requirements and comply with updated standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, including service reports, installation certificates, and maintenance logs.
• Work closely with team members and other trades on-site to ensure seamless project delivery.

Skills

Fire alarms knowledge

CCTV experience

Intruder alarms experience

Access control systems

Fault finding

Interpreting drawings

BS & regs knowledge

Independent worker

Team player

Health and safety

Tools

Hikvision

Dahua

Qvis

Paxton

Net2

Job description

Get Staff is recruiting a Fire & Security Engineer to cover Leicester and surrounding areas. The role includes installing and maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms across commercial and domestic sites.

Basic salary ranges from £28,000 to £42,000 per annum, with a company vehicle and progression opportunities. You will join a supportive team with structured training, field-based work, and flexible earnings potential.