Fire & Security Engineer in Colchester

Fire & Security Engineer in Colchester

Colchester Full-Time 30000 - 41000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
SER Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Service and maintain Fire & Security systems across commercial sites.
  • Company: Join a leading NSI Gold Approved Fire & Security specialist.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, and generous annual leave.
  • Other info: Supportive team culture with ongoing investment in your development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying excellent training and career progression.
  • Qualifications: Experience with Fire Alarms, CCTV, and strong problem-solving skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 41000 £ per year.

Join a Leading NSI Gold Approved Fire & Security Specialist

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, NSI Gold Approved Fire & Security company with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service across commercial environments throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a skilled Fire & Security Service Engineer to support their expanding customer base across

Colchester, Essex, and the surrounding areas .

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its engineers, provides ongoing training and development, and offers clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault finding, and repairing a wide range of Fire & Security systems across commercial client sites.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Reactive fault finding and repairs
  • Diagnosing and resolving system issues efficiently
  • Ensuring systems remain fully operational and compliant
  • Delivering exceptional customer service on-site
  • Completing service documentation accurately and professionally

You'll work across a variety of systems including

  • CCTV
  • Access Control
  • Intruder Alarms

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working autonomously, takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, and values building strong customer relationships.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience servicing Fire & Security systems
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working with Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems
  • Good technical knowledge and problem-solving ability Professional, customer-focused approach
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Salary & Benefits

• Overtime available after 40 hours

  • 1.5x rate Monday–Saturday
  • 2x rate Sundays & Bank Holidays
  • Paid travel time (excluding the first and last 30 minutes of each day)
  • £180 standby allowance per week on call
  • Call-outs paid at overtime rates with door-to-door travel
  • Rest time provided for overnight call-outs
  • Up to £2,000 annual bonus, paid quarterly based on individual KPI performance
  • Company Vehicle & Equipment
  • Electric company van with personal use permitted
  • Specialist plant and equipment provided
  • Fuel and operational costs covered
  • Hand tools excluded
  • Employee Benefits
  • 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Share Incentive Plan (subject to enrolment)
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training & Development
  • Annual performance review and career planning
  • Ongoing manufacturer and industry training
  • Access to internal Learning Hub
  • Tavcom training courses
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

Why Join?

  • Join a respected NSI Gold Approved business
  • Excellent earning potential through overtime and bonus schemes
  • Strong engineering and technical support network
  • Ongoing investment in training and development
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing company
  • Supportive team culture that values its engineers

Interested?

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer looking to join a professional and growing organisation that rewards hard work and invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact

Courtney Gilgunn at SER Limited for a confidential discussion.

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SER Limited

Contact Details:

SER Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Fire & Security Engineer in Colchester

Fire & Security Systems Servicing
Fault Finding
Diagnostic Skills
Fire Alarms
CCTV
Access Control
Intruder Alarm Systems