Fire and Security Engineer

Fire and Security Engineer (FLT 32674CF) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP
32000 - GBP
42000 per annum + Overtime + Travel + Benefits

Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Travel + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading specialist Fire & Security integrator is looking to recruit a skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing team in the Cardiff area. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in either fire alarm systems or security systems who is looking to broaden their expertise, full cross‑training will be provided to develop competency across both disciplines.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, compliant solutions across commercial and industrial environments, and offers long‑term career development within a supportive and technically driven team.

• Installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire alarm and/or security systems
• Working on systems including (but not limited to): fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control
• Fault finding and diagnostics across a range of manufacturers
• Completing small works and system upgrades
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant British Standards (e.g. BS5839, NSI standards)
• Providing technical support and advice to clients on‑site
• Completing accurate job reports and documentation
• Participating in the on‑call rota (typically 1 in
  6)

• Experience in either fire alarm systems or electronic security systems (CCTV, intruder, access control)
• Strong fault‑finding and servicing ability within your core discipline
• Willingness to train and develop into the complementary discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills and professional attitude when dealing with clients
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards is desirable but not essential
• Overtime:
  Paid at 1.5x weekdays / 2x Sundays & bank holidays
• Travel Time:
  Paid after 30 minutes each way
• Call‑Out: £150 standby + door‑to‑door overtime if called out
• Company Vehicle:
  Van provided with personal use option
• Fuel Card & Expenses Covered
• Pension Scheme:
  Employer contribution (typically 4–5%)
• Training & Development:
  Full cross‑training provided (Fire Security) + manufacturer courses
• Career Progression:
  Opportunities into senior engineer, commissioning, or supervisory roles
• Tools, uniform, PPE provided

This role is ideal for an engineer who doesn’t want to be pigeonholed into one discipline. The company actively invests in its engineers, offering structured training and clear progression routes, while maintaining a strong team culture and manageable workloads.

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