Senior Fire & Security Engineer — Hands-On Leadership & Growth

Vibe Recruit; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed van

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Company pension

Training & progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Senior Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established team covering Reading and surrounding areas. The role combines hands-on installation, commissioning, servicing and fault finding with mentoring of junior engineers and technical support to the team.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Fire Alarm and Security systems, plus a solid electrical background and a Full UK driving licence. Travel within a reasonable distance of Reading is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Strong knowledge across Fire Alarm and Security systems.
• Experience with service, maintenance, installation and/or commissioning.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good electrical knowledge.
• Confidence providing technical guidance to other engineers.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based within a reasonable travelling distance of Reading.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and fault finding across CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms and Integrated Security Systems.
• Provide technical support to other engineers and assist with complex fault diagnosis.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through coaching and guidance.
• Work as a senior member of the team, supporting delivery across multiple sites in Reading and surrounding areas.

Skills

Fire & Security

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Mentoring

Customer facing

Driving licence

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Intruder alarms

Integrated security systems

Job description

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Senior Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established team covering Reading and surrounding areas. The role combines hands-on installation, commissioning, servicing and fault finding with mentoring of junior engineers and technical support to the team.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Fire Alarm and Security systems, plus a solid electrical background and a Full UK driving licence. Travel within a reasonable distance of Reading is expected.