Fire & Security Engineer - Van, Progression & Overtime

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

Specialist tools provided

Overtime rates

Travel time paid

Career progression

Health & wellbeing programme

Awards programme

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Fire & Security Engineer to install, commission and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire alarm systems. You will support both Colchester and Cambridge sites with a strong emphasis on first-time fix rates and customer service.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with NSI/BAFE standards, conventional and addressable fire systems, and IP CCTV. A van, tools and ongoing training are provided, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Essential: Installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of Fire and Security Systems for NSI/BAFE registered company.
• Essential: Competent across Fire, Access control, Intruder alarms and CCTV systems.
• Essential: Proficient with Conventional & Addressable fire systems (Advanced, Kentec, Ctec, Morley, Gent, Notifier Vesda).
• Experience with IP CCTV systems and access control equipment is required.
• Desirable: BS5839/BS50131, PD6662, BS60839, NCP109, BS8418, BS6276 and related FIA units.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and repair intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire alarm systems.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive works with a high first-time fix rate.
• Communicate with admin, sales and operations to support scheduling.
• Upload documentation, certificates, photos and job notes using job management systems.
• Work on Conventional & Addressable fire systems and maintain stock and vehicle readiness.
• Participate in call-out rota and provide remote support when needed.
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Fire & Security systems

Maintenance & fault finding

IP CCTV knowledge

Access control

BS standards familiarity

Documentation/uploading

Security software experience

Education

BS5839/BS50131/PD6662 certifications

Tools

Galaxy

Texecom

Eaton

Hikvision

Dahua

Axis

Avigilon

Paxton

ACT Vanderbilt

Grosvenor

Job description

Venatu Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Fire & Security Engineer to install, commission and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire alarm systems. You will support both Colchester and Cambridge sites with a strong emphasis on first-time fix rates and customer service.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with NSI/BAFE standards, conventional and addressable fire systems, and IP CCTV. A van, tools and ongoing training are provided, with opportunities for progression.