Fire & Security Service Engineer

FM Search & Select Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to perform service, maintenance, and installation of fire and security systems across commercial sites. The role offers a salary up to £42,000, a company van, 25 days holiday, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Call-out allowance & overtime available

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Understanding of industry standards and safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to cover regional sites.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm and security systems.
• Carry out reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Complete job reports and compliance paperwork.
• Ensure work meets fire safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service on-site.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Fire & Security Engineer - Edinburgh & East Scotland
💷 Up to £42,000 + Van + Benefits
📍 Based in Edinburgh - Covering the East

The Role

We're recruiting an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management company, responsible for the service, maintenance, and installation of fire and security systems across commercial sites in Edinburgh and the East of Scotland.

This is a mobile role working across a range of client environments including offices, schools, healthcare, and retail properties — offering variety, stability, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault-finding on fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems.
• Carry out reactive repairs, system testing, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Complete accurate job reports and compliance paperwork.
• Ensure all work meets BS5839 and relevant fire/safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent the company professionally on-site.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working as a Fire & Security Engineer (service and maintenance).
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and safety procedures.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to cover regional sites.

What's On Offer

• 💷 Salary up to £42,000 (DOE)
• 🚐 Company van & fuel card
• 🏖 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 📱 Call-out allowance & overtime available
• 📚 Training and development opportunities
• 📈 Long-term career progression within a respected FM business

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for a stable role with great earning potential and support, we'd love to hear from you