Fire and Security Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Basingstoke
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£40,630 / year
CATEGORY
Fire & Security
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SKILLS

Fire alarm systems (conventional and analogue addressable) PPM servicing Emergency lighting AOV systems Fire extinguishers CCTV Access control Warden call systems

FULL DESCRIPTION

Fire and Security Engineer

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Salary: £31,855 - £40,630 per annum + Van, Overtime

Sector: Fire & Security

Type: Permanent

Reference: 39785_1775800877

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our client, a compliance and safety service provider working within social housing and public sector properties covering Basingstoke and the surrounding area.

The role will involve planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding and repairs to fire alarm and associated life safety systems in occupied domestic and communal environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain, fault find and repair fire alarm systems (conventional and analogue addressable)
  • Carry out PPM servicing in line with contractual requirements
  • Service and maintain emergency lighting, AOV systems, fire extinguishers, CCTV, access control and warden call systems
  • Diagnose faults and complete remedial works where required
  • Complete and submit service reports and documentation using a tablet
  • Ensure all works are carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations
  • Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience working as a Fire Alarm / Fire & Security Engineer
  • Knowledge of BS5839 (Part 1 essential, Part 6 desirable)
  • FIA training or equivalent fire alarm qualifications
  • Experience working within domestic or social housing environments
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Competent IT skills

Salary & Package

  • Salary: £31,855 - £40,630 per annum (40 hours per week)
  • Overtime: Paid at 1.5×. Engineers typically work 45-50 hours per week, making an OTE of £50,000+ achievable
  • Call out: Participation in a call-out rota with standby payments
  • Company vehicle & fuel card (business use)
  • Company phone, tablet, tools and test equipment provided
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays (30 days total)
  • £1,000 joining bonus* (Paid in vouchers)
  • Company pension, wellbeing support and death in service insurance

This role offers stable, long-term work within a compliance-focused environment.

If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next role, apply today.

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