Fire and Security Engineer

Position: Fire and Security Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds / West Yorkshire

Salary: up to £37,000 (circa £40,000 after probation)

We are recruiting for a qualified Fire and security Engineer to work for a prestigious maintenance company who provide maintenance and repair engineering to commercial grade estates across the West Yorkshire area. The role will require the engineer to complete PPM and reactive maintenance on fire alarms, CCTV, access and door control systems etc.

The role is a permanent position paying up to £37,000 (can rise to £40,000 after probation). Van supplied with declared personal use. On call 1 in 8 (£130 standby) and overtime. 25 days holiday plus stat.

To be considered for this position we must have the following qualifications and experience;

Proven experience with fire/security systems

High Level of knowledge of relevant Fire standards

High Level of knowledge of relevant Security standards

Excellent diagnostic and fault finding skills, with the ability to resolve by elimination or technical recommendations.

Valid full driving license

Proven experience working as a Fire & Security Engineer within the FM or building services environment.

Strong maintenance and fault-finding experience across fire and security systems.

Knowledge of systems including fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.

Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.

Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Relevant industry qualifications or manufacturer training would be advantageous. 

The Fire and Security Engineer will be completing routine service calls and dealing with fault calls. The technician will be expected to solve problems within the defined area, or sites. At this level the technician will be expected to have a good level of knowledge across CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Fire.

• Apply technical knowledge in order to diagnose, problem solve and develop solutions to faults

• Direct and take personal responsibility for running technical performance of customer defined mission critical equipment and buildings.

• Provide technical advice and guidance to other staff and customers in order to resolve problems.

• Ensure that work completed on site and on project fully conforms to relevant company, customer and legal standards.

• Responsible for delivery of the contract, including the cost, qual...