Fire & Security Lead Engineer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP and medical advice

Salary Finance scheme for early pay access

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

Discount platform with retailer discounts

Life cover up to four times salary

Enhanced pension contributions

Recognition programmes with cash prizes

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services seeks an experienced Lead Fire & Security Engineer to provide technical leadership and support within the engineering team. This role involves overseeing maintenance of fire and security systems, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, managing service visits, and promoting professionalism. Additionally, the role offers virtual GP services, a flexible benefits platform, and enhanced pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical/electronic systems.
• Excellent knowledge of fire and security systems.
• Experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and guidance to engineers.
• Conduct toolbox talks and maintain records.
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching.

Skills

Technical background in electrical/electronic systems

Knowledge of fire and security systems

Leadership or mentoring experience

Organisational and communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Lead Fire & Security Engineer

We would like to welcome a new, experienced Fire & Security Lead Engineer into the group to grow and develop within the business.

Job Purpose

As a Lead Fire & Security Engineer, you will provide day‑to‑day technical leadership, support and guidance to the engineering team within your area. You will oversee maintenance and service delivery across fire and security systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Working alongside the Regional Service Manager and Scheduler, you will ensure the effective and profitable use of engineering resources while setting the standard for technical excellence and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and guidance to engineers in your area.
• Conduct toolbox talks and maintain accurate records for compliance.
• Mentor and develop engineers through on‑the‑job coaching and formal training.
• Deputise for the Regional Service Manager during absences.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of professionalism, safety and conduct across the team.
• Organise and maintain an effective call‑out rota for the area.
• Support engineers with stock control, resource management and escalation resolution.
• Maintain fire & security systems to current standards and customer requirements.
• Plan and manage both routine and reactive service visits within the region.
• Respond to service calls and customer issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Oversee the delivery of minor works and small bespoke projects in your area.
• Attend and assist with troubleshooting, site surveys and installation handovers.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time and in compliance with industry and company standards.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring service excellence.
• Handle customer complaints and concerns promptly and effectively.
• Ensure performance and service delivery align with monthly schedules and compliance standards.
• Utilise customer portals as directed and ensure engineers do the same.
• Take ownership of customer satisfaction across all aspects of service delivery.
• Support technical teams (Sales, DRS and Projects) with quotations and site knowledge.

Requirements

• Strong technical background in electrical/electronic systems.
• Excellent all‑round knowledge of fire and security systems.
• Experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Effective organisational and communication skills.
• Professional, assertive and customer‑focused approach.
• Calm under pressure, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience of front‑line customer contact in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Virtual GP and video/phone medical advice.
• Salary Finance scheme for early pay access and loans.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices) – additional holiday, insurance, dental, technology and more.
• MyDeals discount platform – high‑street retailer discounts, gym, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover up to four times your salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars recognition programmes with cash prizes.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.