Fire & Security Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in the Fire & Security Systems team. This role involves attending maintenance calls, rectifying faults, and conducting preventative maintenance across various systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical and mechanical systems, particularly with access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems. Join a leading global security company and be part of a team committed to safeguarding communities while enjoying competitive benefits, including a salary of up to £40,000 and a company car.

Benefits

Company Car

Life assurance benefit

Employee Discount Schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical systems is essential.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems and access control systems is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Access control systems installation

CCTV systems servicing

Intruder alarm systems servicing

Fire alarm systems servicing

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Networking knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

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Client:

G4S

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team based in the South London and Home Counties area, covering the surrounding territory. The job holder will be required to work 40 hrs per week.

What you will be doing

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and/or by telephone) as directed by team coordinators
• 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 car stock (spares) levels.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out-of-hours 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 electrical/mechanical experience
• Experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems, and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and/or Electrical/Electronic qualification.
• A broad technical IT knowledge, including networking, etc.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles such as measuring voltage and current drain.
• Good attention to detail to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who can work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.

The benefits of working for G4S

• Salary of up to £40,000
• Company Car
• Life assurance benefit
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme

You will need to complete the application form, and one of our Recruiters will contact you to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment process includes an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the industry’s nature, some security and compliance questions are necessary, but you will only need to complete these once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company providing proactive security services and smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s global and local footprint. With approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and revenue of about $20 billion, we leverage best practices to serve communities globally. In Europe, we have over 46,500 employees supporting our local communities and customers. We are committed to serving and safeguarding our clients, communities, and people. For more information, please visit our website.