Job Description Fire & Security Engineer\n Salary: £45,760 - £49,920 basic + overtime and call-out payments Location: Basingstoke / Reading / Swindon and surrounding areas Type: Permanent, Full-time, Field-based Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday + overtime and 1-in-12 call-out rota \n Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for a well-paid field role with a sensible regional patch and plenty of variety? \n Our client is looking for a multi-skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their field service team, ideally based around Basingstoke, Reading or Swindon. The role will cover customer sites across the surrounding region, with workloads generally planned outwards from the engineer's home location rather than expecting unnecessary long-distance travel. \n You'll be responsible for a mix of planned maintenance, reactive service, fault-finding, repairs, remedial works and smaller installations across Fire & Security systems. Job Description\n \n Carry out planned and reactive servicing across Fire & Security systems. \n Diagnose faults and complete repairs to fire alarms, CCTV, intruder, access control and door entry equipment. \n Undertake small works, system upgrades and installation activity where required. \n Complete service reports, job documentation and relevant risk assessments accurately. \n Work in accordance with appropriate industry standards and Health & Safety requirements. \n Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota, approximately 1 week in every 12. \n Person Specification\n \n Previous experience working as a Fire & Security Engineer in a field-based role. \n Experience across a good mix of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder, access control and/or door entry systems. \n Good understanding of both IP and conventional security technology would be beneficial. \n Full UK driving licence. \n \n The basic salary is equivalent to approximately £45,760 - £49,920 per annum , based on a 40-hour week, with additional earning potential through enhanced overtime. Evening overtime is paid at 1.5x , with 2x rates for late and weekend working . Engineers also participate in an approximately 1-in-12 call-out rota , with a £250 payment for the on-call week plus additional hours worked . \n The package also includes a company van and fuel, tools and equipment, laptop and mobile phone , alongside healthcare, pension and 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. You'll be joining an established engineering operation offering a broad mix of work, ongoing technical development and genuine scope to build your experience across different Fire & Security disciplines. \We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability. \
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Fire and Security Systems Engineer (Permanent) in Hampshire, Portsmouth employer: Grassroots Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and expanding team as a Fire & Security Engineer, where you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent overtime opportunities while working on a diverse portfolio of commercial and educational sites. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises ongoing technical training and development, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to excel in your role. With additional benefits such as a company van, paid travel, and generous holiday allowance, this is an ideal opportunity for engineers seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a growing business.
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Grassroots Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
