Fire and Security Engineer

The Client

Brightwork are supporting our client with the recruitment of a Fire and Security Engineer. Our client is a leading provider of fire, intruder, CCTV, and access control systems, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

The Role – Senior Fire and Security Engineer

As a Fire and Security Engineer, your primary responsibility will be the servicing and maintenance of intruder, CCTV, and access control systems in accordance with current standards.

Type: Full-time, permanent

Shifts: Monday – Friday

Work Location: On the road (Scotland)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Servicing and maintaining various intruder, CCTV, and access control systems.
• Working towards and exceeding maintenance and fault-finding targets.
• Demonstrating systems for customers and explaining details such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
• Performing corrective and preventative maintenance of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and portable extinguishers.
• Commissioning/Handover of GENT & Advanced Fire Alarm systems.
• Participating in an On-Call Rota for out-of-hours callouts and telephone support.
• Installing both conventional and analogue addressable fire alarm systems to a high standard of workmanship.
• Installing/commissioning portable extinguishers.
• Understanding clients’ needs and fulfilling all required jobs.
• Any other reasonable requests from management.

Essential Requirements:

• Good communication skills.
• Strong fault-finding skills with a focus on first-time fixes.
• Proven background and experience working within fire engineering.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of various intruder panels (e.g., Galaxy, Menvier, Scantronic).
• Experience with Network/IP based products.
• Experience in service and repair work.
• Experience with conventional and addressable fire systems across a range of manufacturers' equipment.
• Good installation practices.
• Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be advantageous.
• Full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
• Full driving license.

Desirable Requirements:

• Knowledge of GENT & Advanced Fire Alarm systems.
• Familiarity with VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers.
• Electrical background.
• ICEL accreditation of emergency lighting.
• FIA Service & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers.
• Good overall fire product knowledge.

Why Work for Us?

• Performance Related Bonus – opportunity to earn up to an additional £2,000 yearly (paid quarterly).
• High OTE available.
• Paid travel time after 30 minutes.
• Paid overtime at premium rate.
• Standby allowance for on-call.
• Full remote technical support.
• Company car with private use option.
• Life insurance.
• Company health care plan.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Day back in lieu when bank holiday worked.
• Immediate start available.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral Scheme.
• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discounts; up to £1,200 a year on real savings for everyday needs.

For further information or to apply for this rewarding role, please contact us at liam.reid@brightwork.co.uk or .

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