Fire and Security Engineer

G4S; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a remote Systems Engineer to maintain and service a variety of security systems including access control and fire alarms. The ideal candidate has strong technical IT and electrical knowledge, can work under pressure, and is comfortable with a 24/7 on-call schedule. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £36,000 and comes with a company car.

Benefits

Company Car

Qualifications

• Experience installing & servicing access control, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience with fire alarm systems; GENT preferred.
• Excellent technical IT knowledge in installing Windows OS and networking.
• Comfort with irregular hours and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Attend to maintenance calls on-site or by phone.
• Rectify faults on the first visit.
• Carry out preventative maintenance visits.
• Maintain accurate records of site configurations.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues.
• Commission small projects as required.

Skills

Installing & servicing access control systems

CCTV systems

Intruder alarm systems

Fire alarm systems (GENT based)

Technical IT knowledge

Basic electrical principles

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team. You will be based remotely and cover areas of The Wirral/North Wales and surrounding territory.

What you will be doing

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators
• Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
• Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
• Collection/recording of site configuration information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.
• Commission small projects when required.
• Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
• Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of installing and servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and or Electrical/Electronic qualification
• A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage and current drain
• Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24/7 call rota

Salary up to £36,000

Location: The Wirral/North Wales

Company Car

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Security and Investigations

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