Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Fire and Security Systems Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work locally, with minimal travel, and achieve a better work-life balance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Installation of fire and security systems in accordance with industry standards and codes of practice.
* Commissioning of fire and security systems to completion as per specification and drawings.
* Demonstrating systems to clients.
* Completing relevant paperwork for installation and commissioning of systems in line with SSAIB requirements.
* Promoting good internal working relationships with colleagues and clients.
* Availability for on-call work as part of the engineer's call-out rota.
In addition, we have positions in our service department that involve routine maintenance visits and servicing of predominantly intruder alarms and CCTV systems. Occasionally, this may include servicing fire alarms, aspiration, emergency lights, and access control systems. Corrective maintenance and fault-finding for predominantly intruder alarm and CCTV systems but also on access control, fire alarms, and aspiration systems. Small works installing extra equipment onto existing systems plus upgrading existing panels and recorders.
Experience and Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 years' time-served experience, preferably more, working to industry standards within the security systems industry.
* Main strength and experience on intruder alarms and CCTV.
* Experience with access control, gate & barriers, fire alarms would be beneficial so we can build on this.
* You will be able to complete BS7858 security screening, with an enhanced DBS check, and have a full UK driver's licence (with a maximum of 3 points).
* You need to be polite and courteous, with great communication skills - both written and verbal.
* You need to be able to use your judgment and make decisions.
* You ideally live within 25 miles of CV11 6GX.
* Experience with the following intruder equipment: Gardtec, Honeywell Galaxy, Risco LightSYS, Risco & Visonic wireless systems. Dualcom signalling.
* Experience with Concept Pro & Hikvision CCTV equipment (both analogue and IP).
* Additional experience in Access Control/Door Entry/Fire Alarms/Aspiration & Emergency Lighting.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package including:
* A standby package worth £1500 per year - 1 week in 8.
* Our benefits package worth £5k-£10k, consisting of:
o Local work with minimal travel and a better work-life balance.
o Christmas bonus and summer end-of-year bonus (average is £1500 p/a).
o Customer referral scheme & generous employee discounts (average £1k p/a).
o 31 days of paid holiday, including usual bank holidays, 3 days over the Christmas period, and 1 extra day of paid leave available to volunteer.
o Social events and team-building days.
o Ongoing regular training and investment in your development (£2k p/a).
o Electric car salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle scheme salary sacrifice scheme.
o Primary health plan including Westfield rewards (£1k p/a).
o Company pension scheme.
o Full uniform.
o A new company van.
o Laptop and specialist testing equipment.
o The tools and drills to enable you to carry out the best possible work for our customers.
o Initial industry standards fire training (£1k) and relevant manufacturer training.
o Death in service insurance scheme.
o 24/7 GP, Get fit programme. Mental health, financial, and legal support.
o Progression opportunities as we continue to grow.
Company Culture
This is a great opportunity to join a small, personal, flexible, loyal, and growing company where you will be supported, appreciated, and rewarded accordingly. We are a family-friendly business that values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth.