Fire & Security Engineer, Hertfordshire

Position: Fire & Security Engineer, Hertfordshire
Fire & Security Engineer, Hertfordshire

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer with strong CCTV, intruder and access control knowledge, looking for a well-paid regional role with varied technical work?

Our client is recruiting additional engineers to support customers across the South East, with opportunities available for candidates based around Stevenage, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Northampton. You will work across a varied portfolio of commercial, education and infrastructure sites, carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs, fault-finding, small works and occasional installation activity.

The role requires a strong grounding in electronic security systems, particularly IP CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry. You will also need practical fire alarm experience and the confidence to diagnose faults, carry out repairs and complete servicing work independently. This would suit a capable field engineer who enjoys technical variety, takes pride in delivering a professional service and is comfortable managing their own regional workload.

Job Description

Duties will include:

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across fire and electronic security systems

Servicing and repairing IP and analogue CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry equipment

Fault-finding across control panels, networks, devices, circuits and associated system components

Maintaining, testing and repairing fire alarm systems across a range of customer sites

Completing small works, system alterations, upgrades and minor installation projects

Liaising with customers, facilities teams and site contacts regarding faults, repairs and recommended works

Producing accurate service reports, job sheets, risk assessments and other technical documentation

Managing van stock, tools, test equipment and replacement parts

Supporting work on gates, barriers, disabled refuge or nurse call systems where required

Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota, currently approximately one week in twelve

Person Specification

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer, Security Systems Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer

Strong practical knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry systems

Experience working with IP-based CCTV systems and associated networking

Proven ability to service, fault-find and repair fire alarm systems

Experience with manufacturers such as Hikvision, Dahua, Galaxy, Texecom, Paxton, PAC, Videx, Gent, Advanced, Notifier, Morley or C-tec

The ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues without close supervision

Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe site working practices

Strong customer-facing communication skills and a professional approach

The ability to organise a mobile workload and travel throughout an allocated regional area

A full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a basic rate of £20–£24 per hour, equivalent to approximately £(phone number removed) per annum, depending on experience.

Travel is paid after the first 30 minutes each way. Additional earning opportunities include:

Overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard rate during evenings

Late shifts and weekend work paid at double time

A separate allowance for participation in the call-out rota

The wider package includes:

Company van and fuel

Laptop and mobile phone

Tools and test equipment

Healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days’ holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Regular overtime opportunities

Ongoing training across fire and security technologies

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing engineering business offering a strong basic salary, paid travel, enhanced overtime and a varied workload across modern fire and security systems.

To apply , please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability