At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and install fire and security systems across various commercial sites.
- Company: Join Saracen Fire Protection Ltd, a growing leader in fire and security services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, ongoing training, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work with opportunities for overtime and additional qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire and security systems; full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer Company: Saracen Fire Protection Ltd Location: Field-Based – Nationwide Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Saracen Fire Protection Ltd
Saracen Fire Protection Ltd is a growing fire and security company providing professional compliance, maintenance, installation and remedial services to commercial clients across the UK.
We work across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, offices, retail, industrial and commercial properties.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join our team.
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, fault finding, remedial works and installations across a range of fire and security systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple disciplines and be confident working independently on customer sites while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
- Carry out fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance.
- Service and test emergency lighting systems.
- Maintain and fault-find intruder alarm systems.
- Maintain and fault-find CCTV systems.
- Carry out door access control maintenance and repairs.
- Carry out remedial works and system upgrades.
- Attend reactive breakdowns and investigate faults.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
- Carry out system installations where required.
- Complete service reports, certificates and electronic job sheets accurately.
- Identify additional remedial requirements and provide clear recommendations.
- Liaise professionally with customers, Facilities Managers and site representatives.
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant British Standards, manufacturer requirements and company procedures.
- Maintain a professional appearance and high standard of customer service.
Experience & Qualifications
We are looking for an engineer with experience in two or more of the following disciplines:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Extinguishers
- Emergency Lighting
- Intruder Alarms
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Automatic Gates & Barriers
- AOV Systems
Relevant qualifications and manufacturer training are desirable.
Experience working to relevant British Standards, including BS 5839 for fire alarm systems, would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
- The Ideal Candidate
- Experienced within the fire and/or security industry.
- Multi-skilled with a willingness to develop additional disciplines.
- Confident fault-finding and working independently.
- Professional and customer-focused.
- Reliable, organised and punctual.
- Comfortable working at different commercial sites.
- Able to complete paperwork and electronic service reports accurately.
- Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Flexible and willing to travel as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- Company mobile phone/tablet.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and manufacturer training.
- Varied work across multiple fire and security disciplines.
- Supportive working environment.
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing company.
- Overtime opportunities where available.
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Fire and security engineer in Birmingham employer: Saracen Fire Protection Ltd
Saracen Fire Protection Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills across various fire and security systems. With a commitment to high standards of workmanship and customer service, employees benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing training, and the opportunity to work on diverse commercial sites nationwide, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Saracen Fire Protection Ltd Recruitment Team
