Fire & Security Service Engineer

Fire & Security Engineer Salary: £42,000-48,000 (typically £70,000 with overtime) Are you a multi-skilled engineer with strong CCTV, intruder and access control experience, alongside a good working knowledge of fire alarm systems? Our client is expanding its field engineering team and is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to support a varied portfolio of commercial, education and infrastructure sites. You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, small works and occasional installation activity across a broad range of security and fire systems. This role is particularly well suited to an engineer with strong IP CCTV and electronic security experience who is also confident servicing and repairing fire alarm systems. Servicing, maintaining and repairing CCTV, intruder alarm, access control and door entry systems Diagnosing faults on IP and analogue CCTV networks, control panels, devices, circuits and associated equipment Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on fire alarm systems Completing small works, system alterations and minor installation projects Completing service reports, job documentation, risk assessments and method statements Ensuring van stock, tools and test equipment are maintained and accurately recorded Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota, currently approximately one week in twelve Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer, Security Systems Engineer or similarly multi-skilled field engineer Strong practical knowledge of IP CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry systems Experience servicing, fault-finding and repairing fire alarm systems A good understanding of health and safety procedures and safe site working practices A full UK driving licence Experience with gates, barriers, disabled refuge systems or nurse call systems would be beneficial, although additional training can be provided. Salary and Benefits The role offers a basic rate of £42,000-48,000 per annum, equivalent to approximately £21£24 per hour. Travel is paid after the first 30 minutes each way, with overtime paid at enhanced rates: Evenings paid at 1.5 times the standard rate Late shifts and weekends paid at double time Additional allowance for participation in the call-out rota The wider benefits package includes: Company van and fuel Laptop and mobile phone Pension scheme 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays Regular overtime opportunities Ongoing technical training and development This is a strong opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys varied technical work and wants to join a growing business offering a competitive basic salary, paid travel, excellent overtime rates and exposure to a wide range of fire and security technologies. xkybehq We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.