Fire & Security Engineer
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Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £35,000–£48,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Optima Site Solutions is recruiting an experienced
Fire & Security Engineer on behalf of an established contractor delivering fire and security solutions across commercial and industrial environments.
The successful engineer will work across a varied portfolio of sites, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding, remedial works and installations across fire and security systems.
The client is particularly interested in experienced engineers capable of progressing towards or operating at lead-engineer level, with training available for the right candidate.
The RoleAs a Fire & Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of fire and security systems
Reactive call-outs, fault finding and repairs
Diagnosing faults and providing safe, compliant solutions
Completing remedial works and system installations
Working across fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems
Providing clear technical updates to customers and site contacts
Completing accurate service reports and documentation
Participating in the on-call rota, approximately 1 week in every 3You will work with a range of established fire and security manufacturers and technologies, with training available on selected systems where required. xgikmsk
Essential RequirementsTo be considered, you should have:
At least 4 years' experience within fire and/or security engineering
Experience servicing, maintaining and fault finding fire and/or security systems
Full, clean UK driving licence
Strong customer-facing and communication skills
Good time management and logical fault-finding ability
Working knowledge of IP and IT networkingDesirable Experience & Qualifications
The following would be beneficial but are not essential:
IPAF certification
Wireless fire alarm system experience
Experience with Hyfire and/or Sygno-fi systems
SSSTS qualification
Asbestos Awareness certification
AOV system experienceTraining is available for selected qualifications and systems.
Salary & Benefits
£35,000–£48,000 per annum depending on experience
Company pension
Life insurance
Profit sharing
Referral programme
Funded training
Career progression opportunities
Regular compan...
Fire & Security Engineer employer: Optima Site Solutions Ltd
Optima Site Solutions is an excellent employer for Labourers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its team members. With over 20 years in the industry, employees benefit from diverse project opportunities in Minster on Sea, along with access to ongoing training and career advancement. Join us to be part of a company that values your skills and fosters a rewarding work environment.
