Fire & Security Service Engineer

V7 Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor is seeking a Fire Alarms & Security Systems Engineer in Bath to service and maintain emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and security systems. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, strong diagnostic skills, and familiarity with industry standards. This role offers stable, long-term work with competitive rates and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Stable, long-term subcontract work

Flexible working schedule

Weekly payments

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Experience working on security systems, specifically access control and intercom panels.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, testing, and compliance checks on emergency lighting.
• Service, fault-find, and repair fire alarm systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete remedial works.

Skills

Servicing emergency lighting

Service and repair fire alarm systems

Diagnostic and fault-finding abilities

Experience with access control systems

Job description

Overview

Fire Alarms & Security Systems Engineer (Subcontract) – V7 are seeking skilled Service & Maintenance Engineers to work on a large-scale public sector programme across the Bath & Somerset area. This is a long-running contract with our national client, offering consistent, ongoing work and great potential for long-term subcontract opportunities. You'll service and maintain emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and security systems (including access control and intercom panels) across a range of public buildings—housing, education facilities, and care environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, and compliance checks on emergency lighting in line with BS 5266.
• Service, fault-find, and repair both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839.
• Service and maintain security systems, including access control and intercom panels (diagnostics, repairs, and testing).
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete remedial works where necessary.
• Provide clear service reports and communicate findings with site contacts.
• Ensure all work is carried out to relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

What’s on offer

• Stable, long-term subcontract work with a reputable national contractor.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with optional weekend work.
• 6-month rolling contract with the potential for multi-year engagement.
• Rates from £33 per hour, with enhanced overtime rates available.
• Outside IR35 - weekly payments every Friday.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Experience working on security systems, specifically access control and intercom panels.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards BS 5266 and BS 5839.
• Electrical isolation qualification preferred.
• Experience in housing, education, or care environments.
• Must hold a current DBS check