Fire & Security Minor Works Engineer

Marlowe Fire and Security; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security services provider in Plymouth seeks an experienced Fire & Security Minor Works Engineer to collaborate with the Installations Team on various projects. This role requires working on CCTV, Intruder, and Fire Alarm Systems, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service. Candidates should have a technical background in electrical/electronic fields and prior installation experience. The company offers comprehensive training, development opportunities, and competitive benefits including a company van and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Company Van with fully fitted Van vaults

Full use of our Academy training + external training

Royal London Pension Scheme

Life Assurance x4 Basic Salary

Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Additional Day holiday each full year of completed service

Mental Health & Well-being scheme

Development & Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Fire & Security Installation Experience.
• Knowledge of current industry standards.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on small projects on CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems.
• Plan and respond to routine and reactive call visits.
• Liaise with the Lead Engineer on all troublesome sites.

Skills

Good all-round knowledge of Fire and Security Systems

Experience of working in a similar role previously

Technical background in the electrical/electronic industry

Experience of front-line customer contact

Self-motivated and able to organise workload

Highly organised and professional

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Fire & Security Minor Works Engineer - Plymouth

Marlowe Fire & Security, a specialist business within Marlowe Fire and Security Group, are looking to grow their team with the appointment of an experienced Fire & Security Minor Works Engineer.

Our Minor Works Engineers

The positions will involve working closely with the Minor Works / Installations Team on small projects from inception through to completion on CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems. The successful Engineer will contribute to the team and will strive to deliver world-class customer service and will be rewarded for doing so.

• Liaise with the Lead Engineer on all troublesome sites, including any critical issues.
• Work closely with subcontract labour and onsite clients.
• Maintain Fire & Security Systems in your region when demand requires.
• Ensure effective communication with customers and schedulers when planning site visits.
• Utilise all customer portals as directed by your Lead Engineer in accordance with the customer requirements.
• From time to time, you may be required to support the Service Engineers on particular jobs, and occasionally work slightly out of your designated postcode area.
• Plan and respond to routine and reactive call visits in your area.
• Maintain your stock levels with support from the Stores team.
• Attend training sessions as and when required.
• Attend Engineering team meetings as and when required.
• Identify any personal training and development needs to help you provide the best possible customer service.

Our Systems

Fire: Gent, Notifier, Kentec, Ziton, Advanced, Morley, C-Tec, Protec

Intruder: Galaxy, Texecom, Scantronic, Menvier, Risco

CCTV: Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch, Generic Analogue Systems

Access Control: Paxton, PAC. Salto

Who We’re Looking For
In addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Fire & Security employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team….. For this opportunity, we are specifically looking for candidates who offer:

• Good all-round knowledge of Fire and Security Systems.
• Experience of working in a similar role previously - Fire & Security Installation Experience (minimum of 2 years)
• Technical background in the electrical / electronic industry.
• Experience of front-line customer contact preferred.
• Knowledge of current industry standards and able to commission multi-disciplined systems.
• Self-motivated and able to organise workload, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Highly organised, professional and computer literate.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

At Marlowe Fire & Security, we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Company Van with fully fitted Van vaults
• Full use of our Academy training + external training
• 6 training days a year
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance x4 Basic Salary
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Paid Referrals Scheme (up to £1,000 per successful candidate referral, unlimited referrals)
• Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Day holiday each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
• Mental Health & Well-being scheme
• Development & Progression opportunities
• 4-Day induction upon start providing you with a full introduction to the company, training, assessments, portal access, issue of vehicle & equipment.

Our business model is built on promoting from within, therefore all candidates who join our ever-expanding business are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and progress in a direction that suits your ambition. At Marlowe Fire and Security Group, we consider ourselves to be the employer of choice in the Fire & Security industry, we hope you will agree!

Equal Opportunities

At Marlowe Fire & Security Group we strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

RIGHT TO WORK

Marlowe Fire & Security Group do not offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK, or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.