Fire & Security Engineer

Fire & Security Engineer

Location:

Carlisle

Type fo contract:
Permanent

Hours 42.5 hours per week

• Basic salary with standby allowance
• Overtime available
• 33 days holiday
• Private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Company vehicle and specialist tools provided
• IT equipment supplied
• Employee discounts and cashback schemes
• Referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

A recruitment partner is supporting a leading facilities and building services provider in the search for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing engineering team in the Carlisle area

This role will focus on the service, maintenance, and repair of fire and security systems across a portfolio of commercial and retail environments. The successful candidate will join a well-established mobile engineering team with long-term contracts, structured support, and opportunities for progression.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on fire and security systems
• Service and maintain CCTV, fire alarm, and associated electronic security systems
• Respond to service and breakdown callouts within agreed response times
• Ensure all work is completed in line with client KPIs and compliance standards
• Accurately complete service reports and all relevant documentation
• Identify system faults and recommend appropriate remedial actions
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and customer service at all times
• Participate in an on-call rota when required
• Work independently across multiple commercial sites

• Previous experience working within the fire and security industry
• Strong knowledge of CCTV systems including IP and analogue systems
• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
• Electrical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• IPAF licence advantageous, although training can be provided

Hands-on engineer with a proactive approach to maintenance and fault finding

Comfortable working within fast-paced commercial environments

Strong customer-facing skills and professional attitude

Looking to join a stable and growing organisation with long-term opportunities