Fire & Security Engineer

Antebillc; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer in York and North Yorkshire. This full-time field role involves maintenance and repairs of fire and security systems, working with various clients across education, commercial, and logistics sectors. Candidates must have proven experience in fire alarm systems, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary up to £48,000 with overtime potential and benefits offered.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

BUPA healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday + statutory

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing Fire Alarm systems to BAFE standards.
• Demonstrable experience with CCTV, Intruder, and Access Control systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding across various security systems.
• Liaise with customers to arrange and complete work professionally.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience with fire alarm systems

Knowledge of CCTV systems

Customer communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Gent

Notifier

Paxton

Hikvision

Job description

North Yorkshire, Leeds & York
Full-time, Field-Based (40 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer seeking a stable role with high-quality clients, varied work and extensive overtime potential? Do you enjoy fault-finding, working with a wide range of systems and delivering excellent service on commercial sites? Our client is a well-established engineering services provider supporting critical infrastructure and high-profile organisations across the UK. They are now seeking a skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their Yorkshire team. This is a varied field role involving planned maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, small works and installations across fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder and associated life‑safety systems.

You will work with respected customers across education, commercial, logistics and infrastructure environments, supported by a knowledgeable engineering team and ongoing training. Suitable applicants will have strong technical capability, experience across fire & security systems and the confidence to work independently on customer sites.

Job Description

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, fault‑finding and small works across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems
• Diagnose and rectify faults across panels, circuits and components
• Complete surveys, documentation, reports, risk assessments and method statements
• Liaise with customers to arrange and complete work professionally
• Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety standards and working practices
• Maintain accurate van stock and ensure vehicle condition aligns with company policy
• Support emergency call‑out rota as required (1 week in ~12)
• Undertake minor associated works such as making‑good following installation
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical qualifications and contribute to a positive team culture

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing Fire Alarm systems to BAFE standards
• Demonstrable experience with CCTV (IP & analogue), Intruder and Access Control systems
• Strong knowledge of Gent, Advanced, Notifier, Morley, C‑TEC, Ziton and conventional fire alarm systems
• Familiarity with Paxton, PAC, Videx, Janus, Hikvision, Dahua or similar access/intercom systems
• Experience with Galaxy, Texecom or similar intruder systems
• Good understanding of H&S and risk management
• Ability to work independently to a high standard with strong customer communication
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working on commercial, education or high‑security environments
• Exposure to Disabled Refuge, Nurse Call and life‑safety systems
• Experience with gates, barriers or related electromechanical equipment
• Willingness to undertake further training across multiple disciplines

Salary, Benefits & Why Apply

• £39,000–£48,000 basic DOE (£19–23/hour)
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates:
  
  • Travel overtime: x1
  • Site overtime: x1.5
  • Nights (10pm‑8.30am): x2
  • Saturdays: x1.5
  • Sundays: x2
• On‑call payment: £250/week (approx. 1 week in 12)
• Company van & fuel card
• BUPA healthcare, pension & 25 days holiday + statutory
• Ongoing technical training & career development

If you’re a capable Fire & Security Engineer looking for a stable role, excellent equipment, high‑quality clients and long‑term progression, we’d welcome your application.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.