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Fire and Security Engineer

Calibre SearchLittle Clacton, Essex🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Fire and Security Engineer with a leading facilities management company, where you'll gain diverse experience across multiple systems and enjoy hybrid flexibility. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong technical skills and excellent customer service who is eager to contribute to a reputable organization and is seeking a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits. Apply today to join a supportive team and grow your expertise in the security sector.

Quick Overview

Salary
£39.2k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Little Clacton, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Fire and Security Engineer - Essex


An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to join one of the country's leading facilities management companies. This will be a mobile role working on a supermarket contract in Essex.



Key Responsibilities

  • Servicing and maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV Systems and Access Control.
  • Providing callout response for the client as per callout rota.
  • Representing the company in a way which ensures customer satisfaction and professionalism.
  • Taking a pro-active approach to client liaison and ensuring that concerns are dealt with or relayed to management as necessary.
  • Ensuring that administration requirements are actioned on time and all necessary documentation and records are maintained accurately.
  • Staying in compliance with Company Policy & Health and Safety legislation.
  • Installing and servicing fire and security systems.


Experience/Skills Required

  • Experience with Access Control, CCTV, Intruder and Fire Alarm systems.
  • Full, valid UK driving licence.
  • Experience in Notifier by Honeywell, Paxton Systems, and designing security systems would be an advantage.
  • Thorough understanding of relevant fire and intruder alarm standards.
  • CSCS/ECS/IPAF desirable.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • A genuine interest in your work with an enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
  • Exceptional knowledge within the security sector.


Package

  • Salary: 36,664 basic + 2,535 in standby payments = 39,199 total.
  • Travel time paid after first 30 minutes at overtime rate.
  • Overtime.
  • Call Out - 1 in 4 weeks.
  • Private Health Care.
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of banks.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Company vehicle with private use.


Schedule

  • Monday - Friday, 42.5 hours per week.
  • 1 week in 4 standby.


Licence/Certification

  • UK Driving Licence (required).
  • Electrical Competency Qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) (desirable).


This Fire and Security Engineer position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a mobile role with a leading facilities management company, working across Essex and supporting a major supermarket contract.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity as a Fire and Security Engineer, this could be an excellent role for you.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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