Fire And Security Engineer

The ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in fire detection and security systems and a strong technical background in commercial environments, particularly within central London. This is a hands-on role with leadership elements, including acting as a first point of technical contact for junior engineers and assisting in supervision duties. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who aspire to progress into a full-time supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Install, service, and maintain a wide range of fire and security systems

Provide technical support to junior engineers and act as lead on-site engineer

Participate in emergency call-out rota (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)

Travel daily into Central London with occasional projects across the UK

Carry out work across commercial properties in London and surrounding counties

Ensure high standards of customer service and clear communication

Maintain and use company-provided equipment responsibly

RequirementsHard Skills and System Knowledge:

Intruder Alarms: Texecom, Scantronic, Pyronix, EMS

Access Control: Paxton (critical), PAC (desired)

Door Entry Systems: BPT, Fermax, Net2, Videx, Comelit

CCTV Systems: Hikvision, DVR/NVR, IP/Analogue networks

Fire Alarm Systems: Advanced, C-Tec, Kentec, Menvier, Galaxy

Full UK driving licence

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Proactive, reliable, and able to perform under pressure

Ambition to grow into a supervisory/management role

Willingness to travel daily into Central London

Flexibility to work out-of-hours on a rota basis

Proven experience as a lead engineer (supervisory experience is highly desired)

Certifications and Training (Highly Desirable):

City and Guilds 1853

FIA Units - Various

Manufacturer training (Texecom, Pyronix, Scantronic, Honeywell Galaxy, Menvier, Paxton, PAC, BPT, Fermax, Comelit, Hikvision)

IPAF, PASMA, ECS Card

What We Offer

Company van and fuel card and paid parking

Laptop and PDA mobile phone

Calibrated testing equipment

Full PPE and uniform

Paid call-out standby

Opportunity for promotion to full-time supervisory role

Recruitment referral bonus

Auto enrolment pension scheme

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