Junior Fire and Security Engineer

KPJ Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety specialist in Bury is seeking a Junior Fire & Security Service Engineer to service and maintain fire alarm systems. The role requires some experience in servicing fire alarm systems and a logical approach to fault finding. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, completing paperwork, and following health & safety procedures. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Company van + fuel card

Private healthcare and medical insurance

Pension contribution up to 6%

28 days holiday rising with length of service

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Some experience or training in servicing fire alarm systems or strong interest in developing this skill.
• Basic understanding of security systems like intruder alarms, CCTV, or access control.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems and life safety equipment.
• Diagnosing faults during callouts and restoring full system functionality.
• Completing all paperwork clearly, accurately, and on time.

Skills

Experience in servicing fire alarm systems

Logical approach to fault finding

Job description

We re hiring for a Junior Fire & Security Service Engineer to join a rapidly growing and reputable fire safety specialist based in Bury, Greater Manchester.

In this role, you ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and carrying out remedial works on a range of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems and associated life safety systems.

What s on offer?

• GBP12.21 per hour
• Monday Friday 8am 5pm (flexible)
• Company bonus scheme
• Company van + fuel card
• GBP200 call out rate (one week in six) double pay if on–call
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Private healthcare and medical insurance
• Great training and progression opportunities
• Pension contribution up to 6%
• 28 days holiday rising with length of service
• Company events
• Tools and uniform provided

What will you be doing as a Junior Fire & Security Service Engineer?

• Servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems and life safety equipment
• Diagnosing faults during callouts and restoring full system functionality
• Following health & safety procedures and company standards at all times
• Representing the company professionally with strong customer service
• Completing all paperwork clearly, accurately, and on time
• Taking part in the on–call rota with your local service team

What do you need?

• Some experience or training in servicing fire alarm systems (or a strong interest in developing this skill)
• A basic understanding of security systems like intruder alarms, CCTV, or access control (full training provided)
• A logical approach to fault finding and problem solving
• A full UK driving licence
• A valid DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one

Apply today for consideration or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.