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Fire and Security Engineer
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 39,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: York
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Fire & Security Engineer£39,000–£48,000 (£19–£23/hour) + Overtime + On-Call PaymentsNorth Yorkshire, Leeds & YorkFull-time, Field-Based (40 hours per week)
Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer seeking a stable role with high-quality clients, varied work and extensive overtime potential Do you enjoy fault-finding, working with a wide range of systems and delivering excellent service on commercial sites
Our client is a well-established engineering services provider supporting critical infrastructure and high-profile organisations across the UK. They are now seeking a skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their Yorkshire team. This is a varied field role involving planned maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, small works and installations across fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder and associated life-safety systems.
You will work with respected customers across education, commercial, logistics and infrastructure environments, supported by a knowledgeable engineering team and ongoing training. Suitable applicants will have strong technical capability, experience across fire & security systems and the confidence to work independently on customer sites.
Job Description
Carry out maintenance, repairs, fault-finding and small works across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems
Diagnose and rectify faults across panels, circuits and components
Complete surveys, documentation, reports, risk assessments and method statements
Liaise with customers to arrange and complete work professionally
Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety standards and working practices
Maintain accurate van stock and ensure vehicle condition aligns with company policy
Support emergency call-out rota as required (1 week in approx. 12)
Undertake minor associated works such as making-good following installation
Maintain up-to-date technical qualifications and contribute to a positive team culture
Person SpecificationEssential
Proven experience maintaining and repairing Fire Alarm systems to BAFE standards
Demonstrable experience with CCTV (IP & analogue), Intruder and Access Control systems
Strong knowledge of Gent, Advanced, Notifier, Morley, C-TEC, Ziton and conventional fire alarm systems
Familiarity with Paxton, PAC, Videx, Janus, Hikvision, Dahua or similar access/intercom systems
Experience with Galaxy, Texecom or similar intruder systems
Good understanding of H&S and risk management
Ability to work independently to a high standard with strong customer communication
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience working on commercial, education or high-security environments
Exposure to Disabled Refuge, Nurse Call and life-safety systems
Experience with gates, barriers or related electromechanical equipment
Willingness to undertake further training across multiple disciplines
Salary, Benefits & Why ApplyThis is a secure, well-rewarded field role with excellent earning potential and long-term progression.
£39,000–£48,000 basic DOE (£19–£23/hour)
Overtime paid at enhanced rates:
Travel overtime: x1
Site overtime: x1.5
Nights (10pm–8.30am): x2
Saturdays: x1.5
Sundays: x2
On-call payment: £250/week (approx. 1 week in 12)
Company van & fuel card
BUPA healthcare, pension & 25 days holiday + statutory
Ongoing technical training & career development
If you’re a capable Fire & Security Engineer looking for a stable role, excellent equipment, high-quality clients and long-term progression, we’d welcome your application.
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 disabilityBefore You Apply
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