Fire & Security Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 August 2025
LOCATION
Upminster
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Fault-finding CCTV Systems Fire Alarms Access Control Systems Communication Skills Texecom Paxton

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our team. The role will involve servicing, fault-finding and maintenance of various security systems, including Access Control, CCTV, Fire Alarms, and Intruder Alarms. The engineer will be expected to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills and the ability to resolve technical issues.

  • Servicing, fault-finding and maintenance of Access Control/Door Entry Systems, CCTV, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting. Automatic Gates and Intruder Alarms advantageous
  • Good fault-finding skills and ability to resolve technical issues (These would need to be demonstrated at interview stage)
  • Carry out installation work when required (small installs and large sites)
  • Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered, ensuring all works are completed to the relevant standards set out by our regulating bodies
  • Be able to clearly communicate with the client and administration team
  • Be capable to work alone, self-motivating and when needed work closely with other engineers to complete the task at hand
  • Take part in a call out rota where required
  • Covering all the London and surrounding areas
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Well-organised, presentable, reliable, and good time keeping
  • Confident can-do attitude with the ability to think on your feet to overcome problems
  • Good knowledge across the following products:
  • Access Control/Door Entry: Paxton, Comelit, Entrotec, BPT and Impro
  • CCTV Systems: Hikvision, Hanwha (comfortable with networked cameras is a must)
  • Fire Alarms: Advanced, Kentec, Morley etc (SMS/GENT/Protec all advantageous)
  • Intruder systems: Texecom, Galaxy
  • Confident in Emergency Light testing
  • Any automated gate experience or AOV experience is desirable
  • You will have a Full UK driving Licence, over 23 years old due to van insurance
  • You will have at least 3 years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry

Fire & Security Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our team. The role will involve:

  • Servicing, fault-finding and maintenance of Access Control/Door Entry Systems, CCTV, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting. Automatic Gates and Intruder Alarms advantageous
  • Good fault-finding skills and ability to resolve technical issues (These would need to be demonstrated at interview stage)
  • Carry out installation work when required (small installs and large sites)
  • Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered, ensuring all works are completed to the relevant standards set out by our regulating bodies
  • Be able to clearly communicate with the client and administration team
  • Be capable to work alone, self-motivating and when needed work closely with other engineers to complete the task at hand
  • Take part in a call out rota where required
  • Covering all the London and surrounding areas

Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Well-organised, presentable, reliable, and good time keeping
  • Confident can-do attitude with the ability to think on your feet to overcome problems
  • Good knowledge across the following products:
  • Access Control/Door Entry: Paxton, Comelit, Entrotec, BPT and Impro
  • CCTV Systems: Hikvision, Hanwha (comfortable with networked cameras is a must)
  • Fire Alarms: Advanced, Kentec, Morley etc (SMS/GENT/Protec all advantageous)
  • Intruder systems: Texecom, Galaxy
  • Confident in Emergency Light testing
  • Any automated gate experience or AOV experience is desirable
  • You will have a Full UK driving Licence, over 23 years old due to van insurance
  • You will have at least 3 years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry

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How To Contact Us

If you would like to find out more information about our wide range of fire and security services please contact us by phone, email or fill out our contact form opposite and we will get back to you shortly.

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  • Unit 5, Saxon House, Upminster Trading Park, Warley Street, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3PJ

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