Fire & Security Engineer - Southwest London / Guildford

V7 Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer in Guildford to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fire and security systems. This role offers a competitive £270 per day, weekly pay, and additional overtime. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, own tools, and a valid driving licence. Join a supportive environment with ongoing opportunities.

Benefits

6-month rolling contract

£270 per day (outside IR35)

Weekly pay – every Friday

Mileage claimable

Overtime available at 1.5x day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fire alarm systems.
• Own tools and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on fire and security systems.
• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of fire alarms and security systems.
• Ensure work complies with relevant regulations.

Skills

Proven experience as a fire & security engineer

Competent with a range of fire and security systems

Ability to work independently

Time management

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer – Southwest London / Guildford

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading client for a Fire & Security Engineer to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive work across the Guildford area. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience across a range of fire and security systems, looking for a stable, well‑paid role with additional overtime opportunities.

Start Date – Approximately 3–4 weeks from application, following security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on fire and security systems
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of fire alarms, extinguishers, access control, CCTV, intruder alarms, and other security systems
• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations and site standards
• Record and report all maintenance and service activity

Requirements

• Proven experience as a fire & security engineer
• Competent with a range of fire and security systems
• Own tools and a valid driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

What's on Offer

• 6‑month rolling contract
• £270 per day (outside IR35)
• Weekly pay – every Friday
• Mileage claimable
• Overtime available at 1.5x day rate
• Work in a supportive, professional environment with ongoing opportunities

Equal Opportunities

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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