Job Description
Fire and Security Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Covering South Coast
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-known, highly respected multi-disciplined fire and security company with a strong and consistent workload across the South Coast and up to Camberley. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to develop alongside a senior engineer, work on quality installations, and progress within a stable employer.
What We Are Looking For
* A motivated individual with industry experience in fire sprinklers and fire & security
* Engineers confident supporting a senior engineer with installation works
* Ability to carry out PPM service calls, fault finding and second fix works
* Strong background in CCTV and Access Control, particularly high-level IP systems
* Good IP knowledge is required due to the volume of networked jobs
* Professional demeanour with clients and colleagues
* Willingness to learn through in-house and manufacturer training
* Full UK driving licence
Main Daily Duties
* First fix installation works
* Second fix and commissioning support
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) service calls
* Fault finding and reactive repairs across client sites
* Assisting the senior engineer with ongoing installation projects
* Work is mainly in Portsmouth, with travel up to Camberley
* Covering nearby towns including Southampton, Fareham, Eastleigh, Havant, Chichester, Farnborough and surrounding areas
Contracted Working Hours
* Monday to Friday no weekends
* 08:30 17:00 on site
* 40 hours per week
* Call-out rota: 2 weeks on, 8 weeks off - Average 35 call outs during the on-call duration ( Mainly Portsmouth area)
Hours, Pay & Package
* £34,000 £36,000 with progression for the right candidate
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Sunday overtime paid at double time
* Call-out payment: £65 per call out, including the first hour on site
* Supplied van, phone, uniform and laptop
* Door-to-door pay is provided after the first half hour each way
* First half hour travel each way is not payable
Why Join This Company
* Employer with an excellent industry reputation
* Structured training programmes in house, onsite and outsourced
* Manufacturer courses and additional qualifications available
* Clear routes into senior engineering and supervisory positions
* Varied and technically interesting work with a heavy emphasis on IP CCTV and Access Control
* Stable, organised workload with long-term career prospects
If you are interested in this role please apply below
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