Fire & Security Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in the Fire & Security Systems team. This role involves attending to maintenance calls, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring quality audits are performed. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical experience, particularly with access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems. Join a leading security company that values professionalism and teamwork, offering a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car and life assurance. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Company car

Life assurance benefits

Employee discount schemes

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical systems is essential.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, preferably GENT based.

Responsibilities

• Attend maintenance calls and rectify faults on the first visit.
• Carry out preventative maintenance visits and maintain records.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Access control installation

CCTV installation

Intruder alarm systems

Fire alarm systems servicing

IT qualification

Technical IT knowledge

Basic electrical principles

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

Fire & Security Systems Engineer, London Borough of Islington

Client:

G4S

Location:

London Borough of Islington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

936dbb6c5e29

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team based in the Haringey/Islington and surrounding territory. The job holder will be required to work 40 hrs per week.

Responsibilities:

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 rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
4. Collect and record site configuration information.
5. Maintain stock levels of spare parts.
6. Maintain accurate and timely records.
7. Provide cover outside regular hours on a rotating basis.
8. Commission small projects as required.
9. Ensure audits of quality procedures are carried out.
10. Provide training to customers and colleagues as needed.
11. Perform any additional tasks as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Previous electrical or mechanical experience.
2. Experience installing and servicing access control, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.
3. Experience servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
4. An IT qualification and/or Electrical/Electronic qualification.
5. Broad technical IT knowledge, including networking.
6. Knowledge of basic electrical principles such as measuring voltage and current.
7. Attention to detail to ensure accurate paperwork and procedures within deadlines.
8. Enthusiastic team player capable of working under pressure and maintaining professionalism.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000.
• Company car.
• Life assurance benefits.
• Employee discount schemes.
• Refer-a-friend scheme.

Application Process:

Complete the application form; our recruiters will contact you for next steps. The process includes an interview and screening to BS7858 standards. Please note, security and compliance questions are part of the process, but only need to be completed once.

About G4S and Allied Universal:

G4S, acquired by Allied Universal in 2021, is a global security company with a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide, providing security services and smart technology solutions. In Europe, we support communities with over 46,500 employees. Our mission is to serve and safeguard our customers, communities, and people.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom.