Fire & Security Engineer – Role with Training & Growth

Workshop Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Company pension and life insurance

Funded training and career progression

Profit-sharing and referral scheme

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is helping an established engineering business expand its Fire & Security division in Portsmouth. The Fire & Security Engineer will carry out maintenance, reactive calls, remedial works and installations across commercial and industrial sites.

You'll diagnose faults, maintain alarms, CCTV, intruder and access control systems, participate in an on-call rota, and deliver clear service reports while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Fire & Security Engineering.
• Level 2/3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Fire & Security, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of IP networking and basic IT troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of BS 5839-1 and applicable security standards.
• Strong fault-finding, communication and customer service skills.
• BS 5266 – emergency lighting.
• Intruder alarms – PD 6662 / EN 50131 standards.
• CCTV – installation, configuration and networking.
• Access control – readers, locks, door controllers and software.
• BAFE knowledge/experience can be valuable.
• ECS / CSCS-type site card where required.
• PASMA and/or IPAF for access equipment.
• Experience with various brand systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective technical solutions.
• Complete remedial works and new installations.
• Maintain fire alarm, CCTV, intruder and access control systems.
• Provide professional technical support to customers.
• Complete accurate service reports and system documentation.
• Participate in an on-call rota, approximately 1 week in 3.

Skills

Fire & Security Engineering

IP networking

Electrical/Electronic knowledge

Driving licence

BS 5839-1 knowledge

BS 5266 emergency lighting

CCTV/Access control systems

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Fire & Security

Job description

Workshop Recruitment is helping an established engineering business expand its Fire & Security division in Portsmouth. The Fire & Security Engineer will carry out maintenance, reactive calls, remedial works and installations across commercial and industrial sites.

You'll diagnose faults, maintain alarms, CCTV, intruder and access control systems, participate in an on-call rota, and deliver clear service reports while delivering excellent customer service.