An excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary – Depending on Experience.

Location: Berkshire with travel throughout the South of England

Company Benefits: Company vehicle, company phone/tablet, uniform, pension, ongoing manufacturer training, overtime and on-call allowance.

About The Company:

They are a long-established electrical, data and security contractor delivering high-quality installation, service and maintenance solutions across commercial, industrial and residential environments. They are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with strong fault-finding skills who enjoys working across a variety of fire and electronic security systems while delivering excellent customer service.

About The Role:

As a Fire & Security Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive call-outs, fault diagnosis, repair and commissioning support of fire and security systems across our customer portfolio.

You will work independently across multiple sites, ensuring all systems remain compliant, operational and maintained to the highest standards.

The role includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota to provide emergency breakdown support.

Key Duties:

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault finding and repairing:

• Access Control Systems.
• CCTV Systems (IP & Analogue).
• Fire Alarm Systems (Addressable & Conventional).
• Intruder Alarm Systems.
• Emergency Lighting.
• Emergency call-out response and reactive maintenance.
• Planned preventative maintenance in accordance with contract schedules.
• Diagnosing system faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Testing and verifying system operation following repairs.
• Completing electronic service reports and certification.
• Liaising professionally with customers and site representatives.
• Advising customers of remedial works and system improvements where required.
• Ensuring compliance with current British Standards and company procedures.
• Maintaining company tools, equipment and vehicle.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Service Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Relevant manufacturer training, i.e. Paxton, Texecom, Advanced, Hikvision, etc
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, reliable and personable approach.

Knowledge of relevant British Standards, including:

• BS 5839.
• BS 7671 (where applicable to system supplies).
• PD 6662 / BS EN 50131.
• BS 8243.

Desirable:

• FIA training or equivalent.
• SSAIB / NSI environment experience.
• IPAF and PASMA qualifications.
• ECS / CSCS card.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• First Aid at Work.
• Networking knowledge for IP CCTV and access control systems.

On-Call Requirement

This role includes participation in a rotating 24/7 on-call service.

You will:

• Respond to emergency customer call-outs.
• Diagnose and rectify faults where possible.
• Escalate issues where additional works are required.
• Receive an on-call allowance together with applicable overtime payments.

Compliance & Screening

Due to the nature of our client portfolio, successful applicants will be required to undergo:

• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Employment screening and referencing.
• Right to Work verification.
• Relevant security screening where required for client sites.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.