Job Description:

OC 33905

Location: East Midlands (Nationwide Travel Required)
Salary: From £39,000 Basic + Overtime
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our team, covering the East Midlands and nationwide locations as required.

Ideally, we are looking for a fire-biased engineer who also has strong experience across a range of security systems. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience within the Fire & Security industry, with proven installation and commissioning experience.

You will possess strong technical knowledge of leading industry manufacturers and be confident working independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a competitive salary, significant overtime opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Alarm & Detection Systems

• Install, commission, test and fault-find fire alarm systems.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensure installations comply with BS5839 and relevant fire safety regulations.
• Complete commissioning certificates and installation documentation.

Required manufacturer knowledge:

• GENT
• Advanced Electronics
• Kentec

Experience with aspirating smoke detection and linear heat detection systems, including installation and commissioning, would be highly advantageous.

Intruder Alarm Systems

• Install, commission and maintain intruder alarm systems.
• Configure system programming, communications and signalling.
• Diagnose and rectify system faults efficiently.

Required manufacturer knowledge:

• Honeywell Galaxy
• Texecom
• Orisec

CCTV Systems

• Install and commission IP and network-based CCTV systems.
• Configure cameras, recorders, networking equipment and remote access.
• Ensure compliance with customer and manufacturer specifications.

Required manufacturer knowledge:

• Hikvision

Access Control Systems

• Install and commission door entry and access control solutions.
• Configure user permissions, hardware and system software.
• Provide customer training and handover documentation.

Required manufacturer knowledge:

• Paxton (Net2 and Paxton10 desirable)

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the Fire & Security industry.
• Proven installation and commissioning experience across fire, intruder, CCTV and access control systems.
• Strong understanding of current industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to work from technical drawings, specifications and site plans.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ECS/CSCS card preferred.

Desirable Qualifications

• FIA training certifications.
• Manufacturer accreditations in GENT, Advanced, Kentec, Galaxy, Texecom, Orisec, Hikvision or Paxton systems.
• IPAF Licence.
• PASMA Certificate.
• First Aid at Work.
• Asbestos Awareness Training.
• ECS/CSCS training.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, reliable and hardworking.
• Self-motivated and well organised.
• Detail-oriented, with high standards of workmanship.
• Flexible regarding working hours and site locations.
• Committed to health and safety.
• Confident communicating with customers and maintaining strong client relationships.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive basic salary starting at £39,000, dependent on experience.
• Significant overtime opportunities available.
• Door-to-door travel paid.
• Company van provided.
• Mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Salary review following successful completion of the six-month probation period.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Location & Working Arrangements

The successful candidate will be based in the East Midlands, with a willingness to travel nationwide and stay away overnight when required to meet operational and project demands.

If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer with strong installation and commissioning experience, we would be keen to hear from you.

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If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call me on (phone number removed).

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.