Fire & Security Engineer

Benefits:
Company van, fuel card, overtime, pension and additional benefits

We are working with an established and growing fire and security business that is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join its team, covering Bristol and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys the variety of working across different systems and sites, takes pride in solving problems and wants to be part of a business that values its engineers.

You will be joining a supportive team with organised scheduling, technical backup and the tools and equipment needed to deliver a great service.

Your role will be predominantly service and maintenance focused, working across a range of residential and commercial sites.

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Working across CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire detection systems.
• Investigating faults and identifying practical, effective solutions.
• Completing smaller installation works and system upgrades when required.
• Attending reactive call-outs and helping customers resolve technical issues.
• Completing accurate service reports and technical documentation.
• Ensuring work meets relevant industry standards and health and safety requirements.
• Building positive relationships with customers and working closely with the wider service team.
• Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

• Around two to three years' experience in fire and security engineering, ideally within service and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A good understanding of relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
• The ability to work independently and manage their time effectively.
• A professional, approachable manner when dealing with customers.
• A full UK driving licence.

Industry qualifications such as FIA or City & Guilds would be advantageous, as would knowledge of BS 5839, NSI, BAFE and IP-based security systems.

An 18th Edition qualification would also be beneficial but is not essential.

• Basic salary of £34,000 to £40,000, dependent on experience.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Specialist tools and equipment.
• Company pension.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A supportive service team and established customer base.
• Additional company benefits.