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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