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Fire & Security Service Engineer

DOE

Cambridge

A growing, well-established Fire & Security provider in Cambridgeshire is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer to join their expanding service team. This is a great opportunity to work with a respected independent business supporting a wide range of commercial, industrial, education and healthcare clients.


You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and fault-finding across a variety of fire alarm, security, emergency lighting and DDA systems, delivering high-quality work while providing an excellent customer experience.


Key Responsibilities

  • Service and maintain fire alarm systems (addressable and non-addressable).

  • Service and maintain security alarm systems.

  • Service and maintain emergency lighting and DDA-compliant systems.

  • Attend and resolve fire and security system fault calls.

  • Complete maintenance reports, site surveys and all associated documentation.

  • Participate in overtime and weekend work as required.

  • Take part in the on-call rota.

  • Maintain van stock and condition reports.

  • Assist other departments when needed.

  • Escalate major system failures or site issues promptly to management.

  • Ensure work areas are left clean and tidy.

  • Deliver a high standard of customer service and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and in line with ISO procedures.

Additional duties may be assigned as the business continues to grow.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong technical knowledge of fire and security system servicing, maintenance and installation.

  • Commissioning experience preferred but not essential (FIA Units 1, 2/3 and 6 advantageous).

  • Experience with:

    • Fire systems: Kentec, Advanced, Morley (Ziton & Gent beneficial)

    • Intruder systems: Texecom, Galaxy (Grade 2 & 3)

    • Access control: Paxton, Controlsoft/HID

    • CCTV: Dahua & Hikvision

    • DDA systems: Baldwin Boxall, C-TEC

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.

  • Ability to complete accurate reports and documentation.

  • Good understanding of electrical/installation principles.

  • IT-literate (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Excellent verbal, written and numerical communication skills.

  • Organised, proactive and professional with a strong attention to detail.

  • Able to work independently or as part of a team.

  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Capabilities

  • Logical and effective fault-finding approach.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

  • Strong time management and organisational skills.

  • Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure.

  • Professional, courteous and customer focused.

  • Willingness to go the extra mile to meet client needs.

Apply Now

If you have proven experience in the Fire & Security industry, enjoy working autonomously and want to join a respected independent business, please send your CV to ametcalfe@verelogic.com

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