Fire and Security Systems Engineer

G4S; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking a Fire and Security Systems Engineer to handle maintenance calls, rectify system faults, and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have experience with access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems, as well as relevant qualifications in IT or Electrical/Electronics. Additional benefits include a company car and holiday time.

Benefits

Company car

25 days holiday

Employee discount schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with various access control, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.
• Understanding of fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Attend to maintenance calls and rectify faults quickly.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and document site information.
• Provide training and conduct audits as necessary.

Skills

Installing and servicing access control systems

Installing and servicing CCTV systems

Installing and servicing intruder alarm systems

Installing and servicing fire alarm systems

Technical IT knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

Fire and Security Systems Engineer

Location: South of Bristol

Responsibilities

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site 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.
• Collect and record site configuration information.
• Maintain spare stock levels.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hours 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.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and 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 principles such as measuring voltage and current drain.
• Good attention to detail to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who can work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.

Benefits

• Company car
• 25 days holiday
• Employee discount schemes
• Refer a friend scheme

Seniority level

• Not applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Security and Investigations