Lead Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
West Midlands
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Fire & Security Systems Electrical/Electronic Engineering Customer Service UK Driving Licence Team Management Maintenance Planning Technical Support On-call Rota Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Lead Engineer to join its [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] division. The role involves managing and supporting a team of fire and security engineers, ensuring compliance, responding to customer needs, planning maintenance, and deputising for the Regional Service Manager. Candidates need at least 5 years' experience as a multi-disciplined Fire & Security Engineer, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility for travel and on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • To ensure performance and service are in line with compliance and monthly schedules
  • Respond to customer needs, complaints, and concerns with urgency
  • Complete toolbox talks with direct reports
  • Be available for site surveys and installation handovers
  • Organise and maintain an effective call-out rota for the area
  • Responsible for minor works within the area
  • Assist the Regional Service Manager in management of engineering team
  • Deputise for Regional Service Manager during absences
  • Support engineers in stock control
  • Attend troublesome sites and complaints
  • Technically support DRS and Sales Team with quotations
  • Initial planning of PPM on large/complex sites
  • Assist in delivery of small bespoke projects

Qualifications & Experience

  • At least 5 years' experience as a multi-disciplined Fire & Security Engineer
  • Technical background in electrical/electronic industry beneficial
  • Front-line customer service experience preferred
  • Full UK Driving Licence – mandatory
  • Flexibility to travel and be part of on-call rota

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Shares Schemes
  • Salary Finance Options
  • Holiday
  • Virtual GP
  • Flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices)
  • High street discounts via MiDeals
  • Life cover up to 4x salary
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • [Employer hidden] Matching Share Plan
  • [Employer hidden] Stars recognition with cash prizes

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since 1992, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been a leader in delivering fully integrated Fire & Security Systems across the UK.

Location: West Midlands, England, WS9 8AN

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

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