Maintenance Engineer

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel service provider in Lowestoft is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and service fire and security systems. This role involves working across various locations and includes responsibilities such as auditing and testing systems. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the field and possess strong diagnostic skills. The position offers a company van, overtime pay, and opportunities for career development within a supportive, growing team.

Benefits

Company van provided

Overtime paid at time and a half

23 days' holiday + bank holidays

Basic pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in fire/security system maintenance preferred.
• Driving License required.
• Able to travel across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service systems including fire alarms and CCTV.
• Carry out minor works and install additional devices.
• Audit and test to identify required remedial work.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Reliable and self-motivated

Team player

Able to work independently

Interest in long-term development

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and service systems including: Fire alarms, Emergency lighting, Fire extinguishers, Intruder alarms, CCTV and Access control.
• Work across commercial and domestic sites.
• Carry out minor works and install additional devices.
• Audit, test, and identify required remedial work.
• Complete service and maintenance documentation accurately.

Person Specification

• Strong team player who is reliable and self-motivated.
• 3-5 years' experience in fire/security system maintenance (preferred).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Able to work independently and professionally with clients.
• Interest in long-term development within the company.
• Able to travel across Norfolk and Suffolk.
• Driving License.

Working Hours

• Mon-Fri: 08:30am-17:00am
• 40 Hours per week

Working Benefits

• Company van provided (may be taken home).
• Overtime paid at time and a half (on request).
• On-call rota: 1 in 5, moving to 1 in 6 (payment structure TBC).
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays.
• Additional 2 days' annual leave every 5 years of service.
• Basic pension scheme.
• Travel area limited to within 1.5 hours of the Lowestoft head office.
• Work across a variety of systems and contract types.
• Opportunities to progress into a senior / management role.
• Friendly, supportive, and fast-growing engineering team