Security & Fire Engineer

Austin Banks; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Banks is seeking a skilled Fire & Security Installation & Service Engineer to join our growing engineering team in the UK. The role focuses on high-quality installations, servicing and fault finding across CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarm systems.

You will install, configure and maintain networked security solutions, conduct planned maintenance, handle emergency call-outs and complete documentation accurately.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Fire and Security industry.
• Experience installing, servicing and fault finding on CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, and Fire Alarm systems.
• Experience with both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Good knowledge of IP networking and network-based security systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Alarm systems, and Fire Alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on fire and security systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Install and service Fire Extinguishers as required.
• Install, configure and maintain Public Address (PA), Voice Alarm and Lockdown Systems as required.
• Assist with Emergency Lighting testing and associated life safety systems as required.
• Support the installation of integrated security solutions including networked and IP-based systems.
• Complete commissioning documentation, service reports, risk assessments and all associated paperwork accurately and on time.
• Liaise professionally with customers, providing technical advice and excellent customer service.
• Participate in the company's out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies at all times.

Skills

Fire & Security installation

CCTV systems

Access Control

IP networking

Fault finding

Customer service

Communication

Job description

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Fire & Security Installation & Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality installations, servicing, and fault finding across a wide range of electronic fire and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Alarm systems, and Fire Alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on fire and security systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Install and service Fire Extinguishers as required.
• Install, configure and maintain Public Address (PA), Voice Alarm and Lockdown Systems as required.
• Assist with Emergency Lighting testing and associated life safety systems as required.
• Support the installation of integrated security solutions including networked and IP-based systems.
• Complete commissioning documentation, service reports, risk assessments and all associated paperwork accurately and on time.
• Liaise professionally with customers, providing technical advice and excellent customer service.
• Participate in the company's out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Fire and Security industry.
• Proven experience installing, servicing and fault finding on CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Intruder Alarm systems, Fire Alarm systems.
• Experience with both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Good knowledge of IP networking and network-based security systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.