Lead Fire and Security Engineer

GrassGreener Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop & phone

29 days holiday

Medicash

Death in service

Pension

Professional development

Job summary

EFT Systems – an established life safety and security company with over 50 years in the industry – seeks a Lead Fire & Security Engineer to support large service contracts across the North East.

The role covers reactive maintenance, commissioning of fire alarms, mentoring engineers, and managing projects. A full UK driving licence, DBS check and BS7858 screening are required. Ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security / Life Safety Systems Engineer.
• Experience at supervisor level or ready to step up to Lead Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and first-time fix capability.
• Experience of commissioning fire alarms, advanced panels and cause and effect changes.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Able to pass DBS check and BS7858 security screening.
• IT competent (PDA, Microsoft Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance and servicing of fire & security systems.
• Commissioning/recommissioning of fire alarms.
• Support and mentor Engineers.
• Small works installations and commissioning.
• Managing van stock and ordering equipment.
• Producing technical surveys to support quotations.
• Supervising subcontractors and supporting apprentices.
• Maintaining clear communication with customers.
• Completing documentation via electronic PDA.

Skills

Fire & Security

Life Safety Systems

Supervisory

Fault-finding

First-time fix

Commissioning

Driver's licence

DBS/BS7858 screening

IT skills (PDA, Word & Excel)

Tools

PDA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Lead Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Home-based – covering the North East area

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (door-to-door paid) + on-call rota, overtime

Salary: Up to £40,000 + overtime available

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security / Life Safety Systems Engineer
• Experience at supervisor level or ready to step up in to a Lead Engineer position
• Strong fault-finding and first-time fix capability
• Experience of commissiong fire alarms, advanced panels and cause and effect changes
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Able to pass DBS check and BS7858 security screening
• IT competent (PDA, Microsoft Word & Excel)

The Role

Due to continued expansion, EFT Systems – an established life safety and security company with over 50 years’ industry presence – is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to support large service contracts and installation projects across the North East area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reactive maintenance and servicing of fire & security systems
• Commissioning/recommissioning of fire alarms
• Support and mentor Engineers
• Small works installations and commissioning
• Managing van stock and ordering equipment
• Producing technical surveys to support quotations
• Supervising subcontractors and supporting apprentices
• Maintaining clear communication with customers
• Completing documentation via electronic PDA

Work will cover commissioning of fire alarms, service and repairs of fire extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and monitoring systems.

Package & Benefits

• Door-to-door pay (42.5 hours)
• Overtime paid after 42.5 hours
• Frequent overtime available.
• OTE of £50k+ with overtime and call outs
• Company vehicle, laptop & phone
• 29 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)
• Medicash (after probation)
• Death in service cover
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development, EFT invest in their people! Support and funding to upskill and progress internally

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive company offering strong long-term career prospects.