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Fire and Security Engineer

Calibre
Posted a month ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B1, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Fire & Security Engineer is needed to join a leading specialist in Birmingham and surrounding areas.
  • The role involves servicing and maintaining various fire and security systems at commercial sites.
  • Candidates should have a proven background in systems like Intruder, CCTV, Fire Alarms, and Access Control, with a full understanding of BS5839 being essential.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, along with benefits such as paid travel time and private health care.
  • A full driving license and willingness to travel are required, and candidates should be prepared for occasional overnight stays.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join one of the countries leading Fire & Security specialists working around Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

The role will be working as part of a team working at a number of commercial sites across the region servicing and maintaining a range of fire and security systems.

Duties:

  • Multiple system type service and repair - Fire, Intruder Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and DDA systems in accordance with the current standards and Codes of Practice.
  • Work within project time constraints, identifying and communicating without delay any potential risks to the project delivery dates.
  • As well as the above, the ideal candidates will have experience of network/IP based products.
  • FIA qualifications are beneficial but not essential, but a full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
  • Ensure timesheets and all other relevant paperwork is completed on time.
  • Undertake any relevant training as required.
  • Ensure all relevant H&S requirements are complied with.


Experience

  • A proven background and experience of Intruder, CCTV, Fire Alarms, Access Control, Door Entry and DDA systems.
  • Network/IP based product experience is beneficial.
  • FIA qualifications are beneficial but not essential however a full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
  • Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage
  • Good communication skills are required as the majority of the role will involve being in a customer facing environment.
  • The ability to work alone and effectively organise your time.
  • A good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required.
  • A good understanding of Health and Safety is essential.
  • A full driving licence and a willingness to travel to locations across the country.
  • Be prepared to work away with overnight stays when required, this will however be kept to a minimum.

Salary / Package

Basic Salary - up to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Paid Travel Time (Give 30 mins each way)
Overtime
Company Van - Can be used for private use
Private Health Care
33 days holiday
Life Insurance
1 in 5 call out

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that offer continued progression and opportunities for further development whilst offering a generous salary / package.

Fire and Security Engineer - Birmingham
Fire and Security Engineer - Birmingham
Fire and Security Engineer

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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