Fire & Security Service / Small Works Engineer

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Travel time paid after 30 minutes

Call-out rota

Job summary

Optima Site Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Fire & Security Service / Small Works Engineer to cover the South of England. The role involves planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding, reactive repairs and small works across fire detection and electronic security systems.

We welcome candidates with fire alarm experience, and value additional CCTV, Access Control or Intruder Alarm knowledge. Salary ranges £38,000–£48,000 DOE, plus 25 days holiday and call-out rota.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire & Security Engineer.
• Strong fire alarm servicing, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with small works and remedial installations.
• Willingness to travel across the South of England and participate in call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find fire detection and alarm systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Undertake small works, system alterations and minor installations.
• Diagnose technical faults and complete remedial works.
• Service CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems where experienced.
• Complete service documentation and communicate effectively with customers.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Fire Alarm Servicing

Fault Finding

Small Works

Independent Work

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Travel Availability

Call-out Duty

Job description

Fire & Security Service / Small Works Engineer

Location: South of England

Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum DOE

Sector: Fire & Security

About the Company

Optima Site Solutions is recruiting on behalf of an established Fire & Security contractor providing installation, servicing, maintenance and small works solutions across the South of England.

Our client is looking to recruit experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineers and Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineers to support its growing service and small works requirements.

Both standard and senior-level engineers will be considered, with salary dependent on technical experience and skill set.

The Role

This is a field-based position covering the South of England, involving planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, reactive repairs and small works across fire detection and electronic security systems.

Candidates with fire alarm experience only are welcome to apply. Additional experience in CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarms would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find fire detection and alarm systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Undertake small works, system alterations and minor installations.
• Diagnose technical faults and complete necessary remedial works.
• Service and maintain CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems where experienced.
• Complete service documentation and communicate effectively with customers.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire & Security Engineer.
• Strong fire alarm servicing, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience undertaking small works and remedial installations.
• Ability to work independently across customer sites.
• Additional CCTV, Access Control or Intruder Alarm experience desirable.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel across the South of England and participate in the call-out rota.

Salary & Benefits

• Standard Engineer: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum DOE.
• Call-Out Rota: 1 week in every 11 weeks.
• Travel Time: First 30 minutes unpaid, with travel time paid thereafter.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Additional Holiday: 1 extra day every 2 years of service, increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays after 10 years.

Who Should Apply?

Applications are welcomed from experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineers, Fire & Security Service Engineers and Small Works Engineers seeking a field-based role across the South of England.

Whether you specialise in fire alarms or have broader fire and security systems experience, our client is interested in speaking with engineers at both standard and senior levels.