Fire and Security Engineer

Posted 25 February 2026
Salary 32000.0
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hard Services Engineering
Reference18553

Job description

Job description:

Fire & Security Engineer

£34,000 – £37,000 | Company van & fuel | Paid travel | Overtime & callout

Location - Covering Wolverhampton and some sites in West Midlands

Full-time, permanent

The Role

An established fire and security services provider is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join its service and maintenance team. This is a stable, long-term role covering local commercial and public-sector sites, offering structured callout, paid travel time, and clear progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain, and fault-find fire alarm systems
  • Carry out servicing and small works on:
  • Intruder alarms
  • Access control systems (including SALTO)
  • CCTV systems
  • Nurse call systems
  • Attend reactive callouts and emergency breakdowns
  • Complete service reports and compliance documentation
  • Work independently while delivering a high standard of customer service
  • Participate in the on-call rota

Callout & Overtime

  • 1 in 4 callout rota
  • £100 standby payment
  • Weekend and overtime available
  • Overtime paid at time and a half

Salary & Benefits

  • £34,000 – £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Company van and fuel card provided
  • Paid travel time after the first 30 minutes
  • 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • PPE and uniform provided
  • Pay-care benefits after 3 months, including:
  • Private healthcare
  • Dental cover
  • Eye tests

Training & Progression

  • Ongoing training and development
  • Manufacturer and system-specific training opportunities
  • Genuine progression to senior engineer or supervisory roles

Requirements

  • Proven experience in fire and security servicing and maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding skills across multiple systems
  • Experience with SALTO access control (preferred)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Willingness to participate in a 1 in 4 callout rota