Fire And Security Service Engineer

Fire & Security Technician - £38k-£40k | Overtime | Private Healthcare

Location of Works: Essex & Surrounding Areas

Salary Bracket: £38,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary

On-Target Earnings (OTE): £40,000+ with Overtime

Industry: Fire & Security

ABOUT OUR CUSTOMER

Our customer is a national technical services provider, forming part of a larger multi-service facilities management group, with a strong and growing engineering team. They deliver fire and security solutions across a broad mix of sectors — including retail, distribution, education, leisure, and healthcare — and hold top-tier industry accreditations. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Technician to join the business on a long-term basis, working across a varied customer base with ongoing training, career development, and a strong package of benefits.

Salary & Benefits - Fire & Security Technician

• £38,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Paid travel after the first 30 minutes each way
• Overtime opportunities
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Fully equipped company vehicle
• Tools, equipment and technology provided
• Employee reward and discount schemes
• Referral incentive programme

Key Responsibilities - Fire & Security Technician

• Carry out routine servicing and fault-finding across a range of Fire & Security systems
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance visits in line with client requirements
• Attend reactive breakdowns and service requests within agreed response times
• Diagnose system faults and implement effective repair solutions
• Identify equipment requiring replacement or further remedial works
• Accurately complete service documentation and compliance records
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant industry standards
• Maintain a high level of customer service while working on client sites

Skills & Experience - Fire & Security Technician

• Previous experience working within the Fire & Security industry
• Relevant educational qualifications or equivalent industry experience
• Electrical qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or similar
• Previous experience working on CCTV systems, including networked and traditional platforms
• Knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Desirable: IPAF certification (training can be provided)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: A national technical services provider operating as part of a larger, well-established facilities management group, with a diverse portfolio spanning retail, distribution, education, leisure, and healthcare clients, and top-tier industry accreditations behind their fire and security work.

Work Culture: The scale of the group gives genuine breadth — a varied caseload across sectors and site types, structured training, and a clear path for career progression, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and life assurance.

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