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Fire & Security Engineer

PPM RecruitmentNorth West England, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£36k - £38k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
North West England, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
4 days ago

Job Description

Fire & Security Engineer - Job Description Job Title: Fire & Security Engineer Location: North West Salary: 36-38K Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire & Security Engineer to join our clients growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and commissioning of a wide range of fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems across commercial and residential sites.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of multiple fire alarm panels and security systems, excellent fault-finding abilities, and a customer-focused attitude.

Key Responsibilities Installation, servicing, maintenance, and commissioning of fire and security systems<br />Diagnosing and repairing faults efficiently<br />Conducting routine preventative maintenance visits<br />Completing all documentation and service reports accurately<br />Providing technical support to customers on-site<br />Ensuring all works comply with current industry standards and health &amp; safety regulations<br />Participating in out-of-hours call-out rota when required<br />Maintaining high levels of customer service and professionalismRequired Skills &amp; Experience:

Fire Alarm Systems Experience Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with multiple fire alarm panels including:

Advanced Electronics<br />Kentec<br />Morley<br />C-Tec<br />Apollo<br />Hochiki<br />Gent<br />Notifier<br />Siemens<br />Protec<br />Hyfire<br />ZitonIntruder Alarm Systems Experience Experience with installation and servicing of:

Texecom<br />Galaxy<br />Pyronix<br />Hikvision AX Pro<br />Scantronic<br />Honeywell<br />Risco<br />Orisec Additional Security Systems Experience with:

CCTV systems (Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha)<br />Access control systems (Paxton, Hikvision, ACT)<br />Emergency lighting testing<br />Networking/IP-based systemsEssential Requirements Previous experience as a Fire &amp; Security Engineer 8+ years<br />Full UK driving licence<br />Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills<br />Good understanding of BS5839 and relevant fire/security standards<br />Ability to work independently and as part of a team<br />Excellent communication and customer service skills<br />ECS/CSCS card preferred<br />FIA qualifications advantageousBenefits Company vehicle Van Mobile phone and tablet<br />Overtime opportunities<br />Pension scheme<br />Training and development<br />Death in serviceIdeal Candidate The ideal candidate will be reliable, technically competent, and capable of managing their workload effectively while maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer care

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