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Fire And Security Engineer

GrassGreener GroupNewcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 21 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Fire and Security Engineer role offers significant career growth with ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with a reputable company that has over 50 years of industry presence. You'll thrive here if you have proven experience in life safety systems, strong fault-finding skills, and enjoy a dynamic, home-based role covering the North East. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your skills and contribute to impactful projects.

Quick Overview

Salary
£37k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Home-based covering the North East area
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (door-to-door paid) + on-call rota
Salary: Up to £37,000 + overtime + bonus

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Fire & Security / Life Safety Systems Engineer
  • Strong fault-finding and first-time fix capability
  • Experience servicing, maintaining & commissioning fire and security systems
  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Able to pass DBS check and BS7858 security screening
  • IT competent (PDA, Microsoft Word & Excel)

The Role

Due to continued expansion, EFT Systems an established life safety and security company with over 50 years industry presence is seeking an experienced engineer to support large service contracts and installation projects across the North East area.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reactive maintenance and servicing of fire & security systems
  • Small works installations and commissioning
  • Managing van stock and ordering equipment
  • Producing technical surveys to support quotations
  • Supervising subcontractors and supporting apprentices
  • Maintaining clear communication with customers
  • Completing documentation via electronic PDA

Work will cover fire alarms, fire extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and monitoring systems.

Package & Benefits

  • Door-to-door pay (42.5 hours)
  • Overtime paid after 42.5 hours
  • Frequent overtime available
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Company vehicle, laptop & phone
  • 29 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)
  • Medicash (after probation)
  • Death in service cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing professional development, EFT invest in their people!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company offering strong long-term career prospects. Apply today!

Skills

Microsoft Word

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