Service Engineer (Fire & Security)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Livingston · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 – £40,000 a year
Location
Livingston, Scotland
Category
Engineering
Overview
Service Engineer (Fire & Security)
£35,000 - £40,000 (Overtime OTE 48K) + Car + Local Patch + Progression + Funded Certification + Training
Livingston, Covering Edinburgh
Role
- Planned preventative maintenance across sites in and around Edinburgh
- On-call (one day in eight) for reactive work
- Standby bonus, door-to-door pay and optional overtime (1.5x)
- Funded certificates, one‑on‑one training to develop technical expertise
- Structured career progression – supervisor opportunities
- Company car
- 39‑hour work week – 8 am to 5 pm weekdays with a 4 pm finish Friday
Person
- Service Engineer or Technician with background in Fire and/or Security Industry
Compensation and Benefits
- £35,000 - £40,000 base salary (Overtime OTE 48K)
- Company car and local patch covering Edinburgh, Livingston and surrounding area
- No overnight stays required
- Funding for certifications and training
- Optional overtime and standby bonus available
Qualifications
- Relevant experience as a Service Engineer or Technician in the Fire & Security industry
- Knowledge of PPM, CCTV, Fire, Alarm, BMS, Configuration, Network, Security, Access Control, Intruder systems
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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