Fire & Security Service Engineer

Fire & Security Service Engineer 

Location: South Wales
Rate: Up to £250 per day (8-hour day)
Job Type: Contract 

About the Role

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

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading NSI Gold accredited provider of fire and security solutions to place a Fire & Security Service Engineer on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out service and maintenance across a range of commercial sites throughout South Wales, ensuring 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

Service & Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm and security systems across commercial environments in the South Wales region.
Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Identify, diagnose and rectify faults on a variety of fire and security systems to minimise downtime and ensure system integrity.
Client Liaison: Represent the business professionally on-site, managing relationships with facility managers, building owners and end users throughout the service visit.
Technical Reporting: Complete accurate service reports, defect notices and handover documentation following each site visit in line with company procedures.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards including BS 5839, BS EN 50131 and applicable health and safety regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire & Security Service Engineer within the fire and security industry.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems (e.g. Advanced, Gent, Hochiki, Notifier, Honeywell) and/or security systems (e.g. Texecom, Galaxy, Paxton, Hikvision, Axis).
Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering PPM and reactive maintenance across commercial sites independently and to schedule.
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, ECS/CSCS card, or manufacturer-specific system certifications relevant to fire or intruder/access control platforms.
Sector Background: Prior experience working within NSI or SSAIB accredited companies on commercial or public sector contracts.

What We Offer

Competitive Day Rate: Up to £250 per day (8-hour day)
Benefits Package: Mileage and expenses covered, weekly pay, and a stable long-term pipeline of ongoing work with a 5 working days' notice period for both parties.
Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire & 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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