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Fire & Security Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year (depending on skill level and experience)

Benefits:

• Employee discount on security for your home
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Overtime Available
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Company pension.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• All PPE provided.
• All Plant (drills etc) provided
  

• Travel paid after 30 minutes each way.

Schedule:

• 40-hours a week worked Monday - Friday (core hours 08:30-17:30)
• Overtime available
• On-call Rota ( 1 in 4) 

Work Location: In person

Job description

Are you a skilled Fire & Security Engineer seeking a permanent, full-time role? Join our growing team and be a key player in safeguarding properties across Surrey and the surrounding areas!

About the Role:

As a Fire & Security Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing a wide range of fire and security systems, including fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV. You'll provide exceptional on-site service, building strong relationships with our clients and upholding our commitment to first-rate customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, service, and repair fire, intruder, CCTV and access control security systems on commercial and residential sites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security system issues and malfunctions
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users
• Working on high net work and prestigious sites
• Represent the company professionally, providing top-quality service to clients.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergency response. (engineers on-call will be required to respond to after-hours works.)

What You'll Need:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Fire & Security Engineering, with hands-on experience installing, servicing, and repairing fire alarm, intruder alarm, access control, and CCTV systems.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of fire alarm and security system installation techniques, equipment, and tools. Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.
• Skills with the following systems:
  • Conventional & Addressed Fire Alarm Systems: C-Tec, Gent, Notifier, Kentec, Ziton, Advanced, Morley, Protec
  • Access Control Systems: Paxton, Lenel, Gallagher, Brivo, BPT, ACT, Inner Range
  • Intercom Systems: BPT, Comelit, Videx, Bell, Aiphone, AES, Fermax, Telguard
  • Wired & Wireless Intruder Alarm Systems: Texecom, Orisec, Galaxy, Scantronic, Pyronix, Visonic
  • IP & Analogue CCTV Systems: Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Avigilon, Pelco, Hanwa
• Personal Attributes: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to work flexible hours.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of British Standards (e.g. BS5839-1 , BS50131, PD6662), BAFE / FIA requirements and SSAIB/NSI Codes of Practice.
• FIA or equivalent training is highly desirable
• 18th Edition, NVQ, CITY and Guilds or BTEC is desired but not essential
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence (Essential)
• The right to work in the UK
• ECS/CSCS Card.
• This position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, BS7858 Security Screening and Security Clearance (SC) Checks.
• Supply of own hand-tools.

Location:

Each day you will be working at different customer locations, this may involve adjustments of your working day including early starts or late finishes. The needs of the business may require you to stay away from home on occasision, suitable hotel accommodation including evening meal and breakfast will be provided by the company as well as a stay away incentive.

Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria! We value passion and a willingness to learn. If you have experience with fire and security systems, we encourage you to reach out!

To Apply:

For further information, please contact us at info@oc-services.co.uk. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why you should work for us.

At OC Services, we pride ourselves on being a disability confident committed employer. This means that we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for individuals with disabilities. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key factors in driving innovation and success within our company. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their disability, and we strive to ensure that all employees feel valued and respected. We have implemented various policies and practices to support employees with disabilities, such as flexible working arrangements, reasonable accommodations, and accessibility training for all staff. We also regularly review and update our policies to ensure that they align with the latest guidelines and best practices for supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace. As a disability confident committed employer, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating a work environment where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential