Fire & Security Engineer - Cambridge

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire and security integration seeks a Fire & Security Engineer for its Cambridge location. The role requires expertise in maintenance and servicing of security systems and fire alarms. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Join G4S to become part of an impactful team serving diverse clients including Government and Healthcare sectors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience servicing access control, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• Clean full UK driving license with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Attend to calls for maintenance as directed by coordinators.
• Rectify faults on the first visit when possible.
• Carry out preventative maintenance visits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Technical IT knowledge

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Fire & Security Engineer - Cambridge, Cambridge

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G4S

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Fire & Security Engineer

Excellent Salary & Benefits.

About us

G4S is a global company operating across 120 countries, employing over 650,000 people across the world. You can find more about us here; https://www.g4s.com/en-gb

We are at the forefront of the fire and security integrator market in the UK and have an enviable reputation for excellence and client portfolio. Typical clients include Government, Utilities, Healthcare, MOJ and MOD to name a few.

What will you be doing

Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team coordinators

Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.

Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.

Collection/recording of site configuration information.

Maintain accurate and timely records.

Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.

Commission small projects when required.

Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.

Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.

Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

Previous experience servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.

Experience of servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.

A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc

Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.

An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.

There is also some must haves

Must be able to pass BS7858 screening.

Clean full UK driving license, with no more than 6 points.

Enhanced DBS.

Some government sites will require further screening.

What are the benefits of working with G4S