Fire & Security Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team. This remote position covers the Midlands area, offering a competitive salary of up to £36,000 per year. Responsibilities include attending to maintenance calls, rectifying faults, and conducting preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with security systems, technical IT knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure. The package includes great benefits such as a pension, 25 days of holiday, and career progression.

Benefits

Great pension

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life assurance scheme

Perks at work scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in installation & servicing of various security systems.
• Knowledge of IT and basic electrical principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Attend to maintenance calls on-site or remotely.
• Rectify faults on the first visit when possible.
• Conduct preventative maintenance visits.
• Record site configuration information.
• Ensure quality audits are conducted.

Skills

Installation & servicing of access control systems

CCTV systems

Intruder alarm systems

Fire alarm systems installation

Networking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

IT qualification or Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: West Midlands and Surrounding Territory

Salary: Up to £36,000 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team. You will be based remotely and cover the Midlands and surrounding territory.

What you will be doing

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators
• Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
• Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
• Collection/recording of site configuration information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.
• Commission small projects when required.
• Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
• Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of installing and servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and or Electrical/Electronic qualification
• A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage and current drain
• Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24/7 call rota.

Compensation Package

• Great pension.
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Perks at work scheme.
• Career progression