Fire & Security Engineer (Security Biased)
Location: Castleford (Yorkshire)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 basic
Working Hours: 37.5 hours (8:30 – 5:00 & 12:00 finish Fridays)
Industry: Fire & Security
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ABOUT
A leading Fire & Security company is looking for Fire & Security Engineers to join their growing team. These roles are biased towards security but will involve some fire systems work. If you’re experienced in security systems and open to developing your fire skills, this could be an excellent opportunity.
These positions are ideal for engineers who enjoy a combination of service and some installation work (70/30 split) across a variety of commercial projects nationwide. The role involves working from home before traveling to sites nationwide, so minimal office attendance is required.
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Benefits – Fire & Security Engineer
* £30,000 – £40,000 basic salary
* Travel time payments (excluding first and last 15 miles of the day)
* Fuel Card & Expenses
* Overtime available
* Call-out rota (mainly remote work)
* Company mobile, laptop, drills, and uniform
* Vehicle provided
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Responsibilities – Fire & Security Engineer
* Service, install, and commission security and fire systems (70% service, 30% install)
* Work primarily on Intruder Alarms, CCTV, and Fire Alarms. with some Access Control, Gates and Barriers
* Maintain and troubleshoot security and fire systems at commercial sites nationwide
* Keep accurate service reports and ensure compliance with company standards
* Occasionally attend remote call-outs outside standard working hours
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Requirements – Fire & Security Engineer
* Help your license for over 1 Year (insurance requirement)
* Strong experience in security systems (CCTV & intruder alarms) with willingness to learn fire systems
* Technical experience with the following manufacturers:
o CCTV: Hikvision (essential)
o Intruder alarms: Galaxy (essential), Pyronix, HKC
o Fire alarms: CTEC, Gent, Kentec
o Access control: Paxton
* IPAF certification is a bonus
* Valid UK driving licence
* Ability to work independently across commercial sites nationwide
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Why Join?
This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy variety, travel, and autonomy. You’ll have access to ongoing learning opportunities across multiple disciplines while working for a company that values its people and offers real incentives, flexible travel support, and a strong work-life balance.
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Apply Now!
If you’re a skilled Security or Fire engineer based in South/East or North Yorkshire and are ready to take on a nationwide role with excellent development opportunities, this is your chance.
Keywords to support your application:
Fire & Security Engineer | Service Engineer | Install Engineer | Commissioning Engineer | CCTV Engineer | Intruder Alarm Engineer | Galaxy | Hikvision | CTEC | Paxton | Nationwide Travel
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