Fire and Security Systems Engineer. Job in Alton LilyLifestyle Jobs

Experienced Fire and Security systems service engineers are required. The role involves the planned preventive and reactive maintenance tasks associated with both fire and security alarm systems, CCTV & access control equipment. Work is predominantly carried out as an individual and occasionally in a team depending on the site and task. In‑house training will be provided where required in fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control and CCTV systems.

You would be joining a family run company that’s been in business for 39 years. We have a good management structure and a team of around 40 people. Although this position is field‑based, you will be in regular contact with other members of staff and at times work with them on site. Opportunities to travel in the UK are not uncommon and are fully expensed. There may be opportunities to travel overseas. You will after a period of around 6 months be expected to take part in our on‑call rota. This is currently running at 1 week in 10 for which an on‑call allowance is paid and any actual call‑out attendance is paid for on an hourly basis. Overtime is available and may be part of your weekly plan of work.

A company vehicle would be provided, fully expensed, full PPE and necessary training, tablet computer (primarily for workflow management), mobile telephone, company credit card for all company expenses, uniform (we supply shirts, sweat shirts and jackets) with an allowance to buy trousers and safety footwear. A clean licence would be preferred as driving forms part of the job. All tools (other than standard hand tools) & test equipment are provided.

About you

You must meet the minimum requirements:

• Good customer facing skills
• Educated to a minimum of GCSE or similar level
• Ability to work alone and within a small team
• Punctual and accurate in your planning
• Reliable, motivated & a good timekeeper
• 3 years experience in the fire and/or security industry
• A full UK Driving licence holder
• Willing to undertake security industry (BS7858) & UK Government vetting. Candidates must be able to complete a full 10 year security screen in line with the British Standard BS7858 (Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment – code of practice) and possibly we will require UK Gov NSV to SC standard.
• The right and ability to work in the UK
• Willing to attend our offices near Alton, Surrey when required
• Prepared to participate in the duty engineers on‑call rota (approximately one week in ten) after 6 months

Desired location

You should be based in Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey or West London but within the South East area may be acceptable.

Advantageous skills / qualifications

• 5+ Years experience in the fire and/or security industry
• Experience working within secure and historic buildings
• Ideally have experience in fire detection and suppression systems, intruder alarms to Grade 3 or CPNI Class 3.
• Experience in CCTV systems both analogue and IP
• Experience in Access Control systems
• A relevant electrical or electronic qualifications

We offer

• A full time, competitive salaried position with pension scheme for a working week based on 42.5Hrs
• 4 weeks + public holidays, rising to 5 weeks annual leave (subject to service length)
• 2 day induction & on‑going training opportunities, including both in‑house & manufacturers courses
• Company vehicle
• Company credit card
• Company uniform
• Full PPE and necessary training
• All tools (other than basic hand tools) and test equipment are provided
• Mobile IT including laptop and iPhone
• An equal opportunity working environment