Job Title: Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Manchester & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (Depending on Experience)
Package: Company Vehicle | Door-to-Door Pay | Overtime | Pension | Training & Progression | Tools & Equipment Provided
Join a Growing and Respected Fire & Security Solutions Provider
We are proud to be working with one of the UK's leading fire and security specialists, known for their high standards, outstanding client relationships, and continued investment in their employees. Due to ongoing expansion and new project wins, they are now seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their dedicated team, working across the Manchester region and surrounding areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and skilled engineer to build a career with a company that genuinely values its staff and promotes professional development.
About the Role
As a Fire & Security Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering installation, servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding across a range of systems, including fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV. The role offers variety, working across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, industrial, educational, and residential sites.
You'll be responsible for providing an excellent level of customer service while ensuring systems are fully functional, compliant with regulations, and meet the company's high standards of safety and quality.
This position comes with a competitive salary, door-to-door paid travel, overtime opportunities, and clear routes for training and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning of a range of fire and security systems, including conventional and addressable fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV (IP and analogue), and access control.
Servicing & Maintenance to ensure systems remain reliable, compliant, and operational.
Fault Finding & Repairs, working independently to diagnose issues and provide effective resolutions in a timely manner.
Compliance & Documentation: Completing service reports, certificates, and documentation to meet industry regulations and company procedures.
Customer Service: Acting as a professional ambassador for the company, building strong working relationships with clients.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhering to company and statutory health & safety requirements on every site.
Overtime & Travel: Benefit from door-to-door paid travel and access to overtime to maximise your earnings.
Requirements & Skills
Proven background working with fire alarms, intruder systems, CCTV, and access control.
Recognised qualifications such as FIA (Fire Industry Association) units, ECS/CSCS card, or equivalent certifications would be an advantage.
Experience with leading brands and systems (e.g., Texecom, Paxton, Hikvision, Honeywell, Advanced, Kentec, C-Tec, Apollo, Hochiki) desirable.
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Full UK driving licence - essential.
Good working knowledge of BS 5839, BS EN 50131, NSI/SSAIB standards beneficial.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-focused attitude.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a close-knit engineering team.
What's on Offer
Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (Depending on Experience)
Door-to-Door Travel Paid - get rewarded for your travel time
Company Van & Fuel Card Provided - fully equipped for the job
Paid Overtime & Call-Outs - enhance your earnings
Tools, Uniform, PPE, and Mobile Provided
Ongoing Training & Certifications - investment in your career
Clear Progression Opportunities - routes into senior engineer or management roles
Supportive Company Culture - be part of a forward-thinking, expanding team
Pension Scheme - helping you plan for the future
Why This Role?
Work for a well-established, reputable business with ambitious growth plans.
Enjoy a varied, hands-on engineering role across multiple sectors.
Benefit from training, career progression, and working with the latest technologies.
Your skills, time, and expertise are recognised, respected, and rewarded.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a business that values its people, apply now.
Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Security Engineer, Intruder Alarms, Security Systems Installer, Smart Home Automation, CCTV, Access Control, Home Technology, High-End Residential Security, Commercial Security, Luxury Property Security
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