Fire & Security Systems Engineer

The Company

Our client is rapidly expanding operations across the UK, making now an exciting time to join a company which benefits from constant demand for its fire and security solutions. They work in a wide range of sectors including education, social housing, property management, and retail, offering solutions from basic fire extinguishers through to large commercial installations.

Working for our client you will be a highly organised and proactive individual. You will be field-based, lone working, full-time hours - Permanent. Working predominantly Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, flexibility will be required to support the needs of the business.

The Benefits

1. High basic plus bonus with potential earnings of £50,000+
2. 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
3. Additional day off for your birthday
4. Continuous ongoing training opportunities
5. Private medical insurance
6. Opportunities to progress within the organization
7. Company pension
8. Industry leading job management software
9. Van, laptop, tablet, mobile phone, and uniform provided
10. Regular team building days/nights out
11. Quarterly recognition awards for outstanding performance
12. Christmas Bonus
13. In-house technical support
14. Local work with your own allocated area

Job Description

As an Engineer, you will assist in the installation and maintenance of fire and security equipment and expand your knowledge on different systems. Working with our close-knit team, you will make a difference in your local area. Your workdays will be dynamic and diverse. One day, you might be installing fire extinguishers, while the next, you will be servicing a large commercial fire or intruder alarm system. Regardless of the task, one constant remains: you will always represent the business and recognise the importance of delivering exceptional customer service. The role is lone working, reporting directly into the Service Engineer manager daily where you will be responsible for tackling exciting challenges and contributing to safety. You will be impacting beyond fixing systems; you will safeguard lives and property.

Person Specification

You must have experience in a similar role within a service/installation environment; fire & security system knowledge would be an advantage. Training will be given in the following disciplines: fire alarms, access control systems, intruder alarms, CCTV, and fire extinguishers (further training will be available).

You must possess:

1. A Full UK Driving License
2. The ability to communicate with customers professionally face to face and via the telephone
3. A can-do attitude ensuring customer service is a top priority
4. Building strong relationships with all our clients
5. Self-motivated to work alone to the highest standard possible
6. A hard working attitude
7. Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision

Due to the nature of the business, successful applicants will be subject to Security Screening in accordance with BS7858.