Fire And Security Engineer

Location of works:
Manchester and surrounding North West areas

Salary Bracket:
Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Industry: Fire and Security Systems

Our customer is an established fire and security business with a varied engineering operation covering installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance. They are looking for an experienced engineer who can work across multiple fire and security disciplines while providing a professional service to customers across the North West.

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30 with a 30 minute lunch break.
• Travel time paid at single time after the first 30 minutes.
• Company van provided, suitable for carrying the equipment required for the role.
• Fuel card supplied.
• Company mobile phone and laptop.
• Power tools, meters and other required engineering equipment provided.
• 25 days' holiday.

• Install, commission, service and maintain a range of fire and electronic security systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete reactive repairs, planned maintenance and emergency call-outs.
• Interpret specifications, drawings and supporting documentation to plan installation and service works effectively.
• Carry out minor remedial works during planned maintenance visits where authorised.
• Complete electronic job sheets, service documentation, timesheets and mileage or expense records accurately.
• Keep system logbooks updated with details of completed works while ensuring systems are left operational wherever possible.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and assist with site attendance when required.
• Identify potential upgrade or additional works and pass relevant opportunities to the operations team.
• Maintain clear communication with the helpdesk, supervisors and customers regarding progress, delays and any issues affecting attendance.
• Work safely and in accordance with relevant health, safety, security, environmental and technical requirements.
• Support the development of less experienced engineers through practical guidance and technical mentoring.
• Attend relevant training and engineer meetings to maintain and develop technical knowledge.

• 2 to 5 years' experience within the fire and security industry.
• Practical experience installing, testing, commissioning and servicing fire alarm, intruder, CCTV and access control systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability, with a logical approach to resolving technical problems.
• Good working knowledge of relevant BS and EN standards.
• Able to read specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic job management systems.
• Experience programming and working with established fire and security system platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to complete accurate service, installation and call-out documentation.
• Organised and capable of managing workload and time effectively while working independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Market Position:
The role offers varied exposure across servicing, maintenance, installation and commissioning, reflecting the broad technical requirements commonly seen across the North West fire and security market.

Work Culture:
Engineers are expected to work closely with customers, colleagues and support teams, while contributing technical knowledge and helping develop less experienced members of the engineering team.