Fire & Security Engineer

Fire & Security Engineer Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (UK travel) Full time, permanent Salary – £40,000 Our client, BDi Advance Fire & Security Ltd, is growing its engineering team and is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join the business. This is a varied field-based role working across commercial client sites, covering installation, commissioning, planned maintenance, reactive callouts and fault finding across a broad range of fire and electronic security systems. The role would suit an engineer who enjoys variety, is confident working independently and takes pride in delivering technically strong work and excellent customer service. Fire & Security Engineer, the role: Install, configure and commission fire and security systems in line with system designs, manufacturer requirements and relevant British Standards

Install and commission fire detection and alarm, CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and intercom systems

Carry out containment, cabling, termination and equipment installation where required

Program and configure control equipment, devices, networks and software

Complete planned preventative maintenance, inspections and functional testing

Attend reactive service calls and diagnose faults across hardware, software, cabling, power supplies and network infrastructure

Repair or replace defective equipment where authorised

Identify recurring faults and establish their root cause

Complete commissioning documentation, service reports, certificates and engineer worksheets accurately

Provide technical information for quotations, remedial works and system upgrades

Maintain accurate job records using electronic job management systems

Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives, explaining faults and recommendations clearly

Identify opportunities for additional works, upgrades or improvements and report these back to the company

Work safely in accordance with company procedures, RAMS, relevant legislation and industry standards

Participate in the on-call rota following completion of the required training and competency assessment

The role covers a broad range of systems including fire detection and alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and integrated security systems.

Fire & Security Engineer, the person: Previous experience within the fire and/or electronic security industry

Strong practical engineering and fault-finding skills

Experience servicing and maintaining electronic systems

Comfortable working independently across customer sites

Good understanding of fire alarm, CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems

Good understanding of basic IP networking and system integration

Able to read system drawings, specifications and technical documentation

Strong attention to detail and accurate technical reporting

Professional and confident customer communication skills

Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Full UK driving licence

Fire & Security Engineer, the benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus Bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Dental cover

£150 on call bonus for 1 in 6 after probationary period

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with BDi Advance Fire & Security Ltd in providing recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.

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