Fire & Security Repairs Engineer

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire & Security Repairs Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is a field-based role focused on the reactive maintenance, fault-finding, diagnostics, and repair of fire and security systems across commercial, industrial, and public sector sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for attending customer sites, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and ensuring systems are returned to full operational condition while maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and delivering high-quality repair solutions across a varied customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend reactive maintenance and breakdown calls for fire and security systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on a range of fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems.
• Carry out component replacement, system reconfiguration, and emergency repairs.
• Complete detailed service and repair reports using electronic job management systems.
• Liaise with customers on-site and provide technical support where required.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant British Standards and company procedures.
• Promote additional works and identify opportunities for system improvements where appropriate.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and stock levels.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota when required.

Systems Experience

Experience with some or all of the following manufacturers would be advantageous:

Fire Alarm

• Gent,Advanced,Kentec,Morley,Notifier,Apollo,Hochiki,

Security Systems

• Paxton, HIkvision, Texecom, Galaxy, Honeywell, Avigilon, Dahua

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience within the fire and security industry.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience repairing and maintaining fire alarm and/or electronic security systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Desirable

• FIA qualifications.
• Knowledge of BS5839 and associated fire safety standards.
• Experience across both fire and security disciplines.
• Electrical or electro-mechanical background.
• ECS, CSCS or IPAF certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company van and fuel card. 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training. Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Stable, long-term employment with a well-established fire and security provider.

Ideal Backgrounds

This role would suit:

• Fire Alarm Service Engineers, Fire & Security Engineers, Security Service Engineers, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers, Fault-Finding Engineers, Service & Repairs Engineers