Fire & Security Engineer - North West

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their expanding team in Liverpool. The candidate will perform routine maintenance and corrective call-outs on electronic fire & security systems, maintaining a variety of systems including alarms and CCTV. Candidates should have at least 2 years of industry experience and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £35,000 and various benefits including a company vehicle and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company tools and devices

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to undertake standard industry security screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and corrective call-out work on fire & security systems.
• Service and maintain various electronic systems including CCTV and fire alarms.
• Fault-finding and installation of security systems as needed.

Skills

Experience with electronic fire & security systems

Good computer literacy

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Tools

Galaxy Intruder Alarm Systems

CCTV systems (Analogue and IP)

Fire Alarm Systems (Advanced/Kentec)

Access Control Systems (Paxton)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience servicing and maintaining a wide range of electronic fire and security systems across commercial, industrial, and domestic sites.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and corrective call-out work on electronic fire & security systems across Merseyside, North Wales & Cheshire and surrounding areas.
• Servicing and maintaining:
  • Security/Intruder Alarm Systems (Galaxy), with exposure to multiple system types such as Texecom and Scantronic
  • CCTV systems (Analogue and IP)
  • Fire Alarm Systems (Advanced/Kentec), ideally with experience across Ziton, Menvier, C-Tec
  • Access Control Systems (Paxton)
  • Fault-finding and/or installation of the above systems (advantageous)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' relevant industry experience
• Full UK driving licence
• A positive attitude and strong willingness to learn
• Excellent attendance record
• Good computer literacy (use of tablets and laptops daily)
• Willingness to undertake standard industry security screening

Salary & Pay Structure

• Basic salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Paid travel: All travel is paid door to door at the standard hourly rate
• Unplanned overtime: All hours worked beyond 40 per week paid at normal hourly rate
• On-call standby:
  • Weekdays - 3 hours at time-and-a-quarter
  • Weekends - 5 hours at time-and-one-half
• Planned overtime (weekends/out-of-hours): Paid at time-and-a-half or double-time

Benefits

• Company vehicle (private mileage available if required)
• Pension scheme
• Company laptop, tablet, mobile phone & specialist tools
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases after 3 years)
• Excellent long‑term career prospects with a company operating for over 40 years

If you are a dedicated Fire & Security Engineer looking for a secure role with strong earning potential and genuine progression, we would love to hear from you.