Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leicester
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and security systems to hire a Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance and reactive servicing of fire detection and security systems, ensuring all installations remain compliant, fully operational, and meet the highest safety standards.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled servicing of fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems across a portfolio of commercial and residential sites.
• Reactive Fault-Finding & Repair: Respond to call-outs, diagnose faults, and restore systems to full operation in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: Liaise professionally with site contacts, facilities managers, and end users to communicate findings, minimise disruption, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Technical Reporting & Documentation: Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records, and engineer worksheets in line with company and client requirements.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, BS EN 50131, and relevant NSI/SSAIB standards, maintaining full adherence to health and safety regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer within the fire and security industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm panels (e.g. Advanced, Hochiki, Morley, Gent) and security systems including intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of managing a busy reactive and planned maintenance workload across multiple commercial sites.
• Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, professional client-facing manner, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS card, first aid certificate, or NSI/SSAIB-recognised qualifications.
• Sector Background: Prior experience working on commercial, retail, or industrial sites under a service and maintenance contract.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
• Benefits Package: Company vehicle or van, fuel card, pension scheme, and ongoing manufacturer training to support professional development.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

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