Fire & Security Engineer

Thrive SW; West of England; On-site; USD 53,547 - 56,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for personal use

Job summary

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire and/or security systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good knowledge of British Standards and industry regulations.
• Experience with fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
• Good IT skills and experience using mobile reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, fault-find and repair fire and security systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Attend reactive callouts within agreed response times.
• Complete small works and minor installations when required.
• Commission systems following installations or modifications.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with current industry standards and company procedures.
• Accurately complete all service reports, job sheets, and certification.
• Identify system faults, non-compliances, and provide recommendations for remedial works.
• Use mobile devices and job management systems to update work progress and records.

Skills

Fire and security systems

Fault finding

British Standards

CCTV systems

Intruder alarms

Access control

Mobile reporting

Driving licence

Education

FIA Units or equivalent

Tools

Mobile reporting systems

Job management systems

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer

Bristol and the Southwest

£40K - £42K

Company van for personal use

Are you a Fire and Security Engineer looking for a new role with a company that can offer development and great benefits? Would you like to be paid door to door travel on top of your salary.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a growing and established business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of a wide range of fire and security systems across commercial and residential sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, fault-find and repair:
  • Fire alarm systems (conventional and addressable)
  • Intruder alarm systems
  • CCTV systems (IP and analogue)
  • Access control systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Attend reactive callouts within agreed response times.
• Complete small works and minor installations when required.
• Commission systems following installations or modifications.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with current industry standards and company procedures.
• Accurately complete all service reports, job sheets, and certification.
• Identify system faults, non-compliances, and provide recommendations for remedial works.
• Use mobile devices and job management systems to update work progress and records.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire and/or security systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
• Experience with fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
• Good IT skills and experience using mobile reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• FIA Units or equivalent fire alarm qualifications.
• Manufacturer or industry training in CCTV, access control, or intruder alarms.