Senior Fire Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire services seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role includes servicing and maintaining fire and security systems, requiring strong CAD design skills and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position is based in Manchester and offers a competitive salary aligned with your experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical/electrical installation experience beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, installation, and maintenance of fire and security systems.
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Traveling to and from customer sites.

Skills

3D CAD Design

Mechanical fault-finding

Communication

Customer Service

Education

NVQ / HNC / HND / BTEC / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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SALARY - £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and delivers fire services to commercial and domestic clients. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.

The Fire & Security Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• NVQ / HNC / HND / BTEC / Degree qualified or similar, ideally in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role preferred
• 3D CAD Design experience in the fire industry
• Mechanical / electrical installation experience beneficial
• Hands-on, practical engineer
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Mentor to junior/graduate engineers
• Full UK driving licence

The Fire & Security Engineer role will involve:

• Servicing, installation, and maintenance of fire and security systems
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs
• Working within a small team to deliver quality service
• Traveling to and from customer sites (~2 hours daily)
• Occasional travel within the UK, e.g., Scotland or Wales

If interested, please apply with an updated CV, your availability, and salary expectations.

For more information, please apply or contact Toby Illingworth at [emailprotected] for further details.