Service / Small Works Engineer

Optimum Fire and Security Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform and PPE

Paid travel time

On-call allowance

Ongoing training and certification

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Optimum Fire and Security Ltd is looking for an experienced Service / Small Works Engineer to service, fault-find, repair, and carry out small works across fire and electronic security systems in commercial and industrial sites across the UK. You will maintain system performance, perform remedial works, and provide a professional customer-focused service.

You will work with fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms, completing reports and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and fault-finding fire and security systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and electronic security systems.
• Experience working to latest British Standards.
• Good fault-diagnosis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Carry out small works installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Diagnose and rectify system faults efficiently and compliantly.
• Work on systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms.
• Complete service reports, test records, and compliance documentation accurately.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding faults, remedial works, and system performance.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant British Standards and company procedures.
• Adhere to health & safety requirements and site-specific RAMS.
• Participate in on-call rota where applicable.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electronic security systems

Fault-finding

Customer-focused

Independent worker

British Standards knowledge

Education

ECS/CSCS certification

Job description

Location: Nottinghamshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, permanent. Benefits: Company van, fuel card, pension, paid travel time, overtime, training & product support

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Service / Small Works Engineer to join our growing fire and security team. This role focuses on servicing, fault finding, repairs, and small works installations across fire and electronic security systems within commercial and industrial premises throughout the UK.

You will be responsible for maintaining system performance, carrying out remedial works, and providing a professional, customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find fire alarm and electronic security systems
• Carry out small works installations, modifications, and upgrades
• Diagnose and rectify system faults efficiently and compliantly
• Work on systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms
• Complete service reports, test records, and compliance documentation accurately
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding faults, remedial works, and system performance
• Ensure all works comply with relevant British Standards and company procedures
• Adhere to health & safety requirements and site-specific RAMS
• Participate in on-call rota where applicable

About You

You will be technically competent, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in live environments.

• Proven experience servicing and fault-finding fire and security systems
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems and electronic security systems
• Experience working to latest British Standards
• Good fault-diagnosis and problem-solving skills
• Professional, customer-focused approach
• ECS/CSCS or equivalent site certification
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform and PPE provided
• Paid travel time and on-call allowance
• Ongoing training and manufacturer certification
• Stable workload within an established fire and security company
• Supportive management and clear routes for progression