Fire & Security Engineer - Bristol and surrounding areas

Fire & Security Engineer - Bristol and surrounding areas - £34k-£40k plus overtime
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, overtime, pension and additional benefits

We are working with an established and growing fire and security business that is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join its team, covering Bristol and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys the variety of working across different systems and sites, takes pride in solving problems and wants to be part of a business that values its engineers.

You will be joining a supportive team with organised scheduling, technical backup and the tools and equipment needed to deliver a great service.

What you will be doing

Your role will be predominantly service and maintenance focused, working across a range of residential and commercial sites.

Responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing fire alarm and electronic security systems.

• Working across CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire detection systems.

• Investigating faults and identifying practical, effective solutions.

• Completing smaller installation works and system upgrades when required.

• Attending reactive call-outs and helping customers resolve technical issues.

• Completing accurate service reports and technical documentation.

• Ensuring work meets relevant industry standards and health and safety requirements.

• Building positive relationships with customers and working closely with the wider service team.

• Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

What we are looking for

We would love to speak with engineers who have:

• Around two to three years' experience in fire and security engineering, ideally within service and maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems.

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• A good understanding of relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.

• The ability to work independently and manage their time effectively.

• A professional, approachable manner when dealing with customers.

• A full UK driving licence.

Industry qualifications such as FIA or City & Guilds would be advantageous, as would knowledge of BS 5839, NSI, BAFE and IP-based security systems.

An 18th Edition qualification would also be beneficial but is not essential.

What is on offer?

• Basic salary of £34,000 to £40,000, dependent on experience.

• Paid overtime opportunities.

• Company van and fuel card.

• Specialist tools and equipment.

• Company pension.

• Training and development opportunities.

• A supportive service team and established customer base.

• Additional company benefits.

Interested in finding out more?

If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer in the Bristol area and would like to explore a new opportunity, we would love to have a conversation.

Apply with your CV or contact Sarah at Smile Digital Talent for a confidential chat.