Fire & Security System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Systems Engineer to join a dynamic Fire & Security Systems team in London. This role involves attending maintenance calls, rectifying faults, and performing preventative maintenance on various security systems, including access control, CCTV, and fire alarms. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in the field, a strong technical IT background, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in installing and servicing security systems.
• Broad technical IT knowledge including networking and Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Attend maintenance calls and rectify faults on the first visit.
• Carry out preventative maintenance visits and maintain records.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.

Skills

Installation of access control systems

CCTV systems servicing

Intruder alarm systems servicing

Fire alarm systems servicing

Technical IT knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team based in the South West or South East London area, covering the surrounding territory.

What you will be doing:

1. Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and/or by telephone) as directed by team coordinators.
2. Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
3. Carry out a rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
4. Collect and record site configuration information.
5. Maintain car stock (spares) levels.
6. Maintain accurate and timely records.
7. Provide cover on an out-of-hours basis on a rotating basis.
8. Commission small projects when required.
9. Ensure audits are carried out according to quality procedures.
10. Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
11. Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience installing and servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems, and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT-based.
• An IT qualification and/or Electrical/Electronic qualification.
• A broad technical IT knowledge, including installing various Windows Operating Systems, networking, etc.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles such as measuring voltage and current drain.
• Good attention to detail to ensure all paperwork is correctly completed and procedures are followed within the designated time frames.
• An enthusiastic team player capable of working well under pressure and maintaining a professional approach at all times.