Fire and Security Service Engineer

Location: Essex
Rate: £200 – £250 per day + expense package

About the Role

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

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and security maintenance services to hire a Fire and Security Service Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on fire alarm systems across a portfolio of commercial sites, ensuring all systems remain fully operational and compliant.

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

• Servicing & Maintenance: Carry out routine service and maintenance visits on fire alarm systems across a range of commercial and industrial sites throughout Essex.
• PPM Delivery: Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules in line with client contracts and industry standards, ensuring all works are logged accurately and on time.
• Reactive Fault-Finding: Respond to call-outs and diagnose faults on fire detection and alarm systems, restoring full system functionality with minimal disruption to the client.
• Technical Reporting & Documentation: Produce detailed service reports, defect notices, and completion records for all attended works, maintaining accurate site documentation and handover packs.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant British Standards, maintaining the highest standards of health and safety on site.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire and Security Service Engineer within the fire and security industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining a range of fire alarm panels from leading manufacturers such as Advanced, Gent, Hochiki, Morley, or Notifier.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering PPM and reactive maintenance across commercial, industrial, or public sector sites.
• Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, excellent client-facing communication, and the ability to work independently and manage your own diary.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS card, or manufacturer-specific panel certification (e.g. Gent, Advanced, Notifier).
• Sector Background: Prior experience on facilities management or multi-site maintenance contracts within the commercial or critical infrastructure sector.

What We Offer

• Competitive Day Rate: £200 – £250 per day
• Expense package included to cover travel and site-related costs.
• Long-term rolling contract with the opportunity for continued engagement on an established client portfolio.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire and Security Service 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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