IDES, a family‑owned nationwide electrical contractor, is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer.
Job Details
* Salary: £43,000 – £50,000
* Overtime opportunities
* No on‑call working
* Bonus for working away (overnight)
* £30 food allowance
* Company pension scheme
* 21 days holidays + bank holidays
* Company uniform, power tools/testing equipment, vehicle with fuel card
* Fully funded external qualification training
Responsibilities
* Install, test and commission fire and security systems in industrial and commercial premises, and occasional domestic properties.
* Complete installations and modifications of Fire Detection Systems to British Standards safely and to highest standards.
* Commission & test Fire & Security systems as part of a team or independently.
* Maintain fire, security and emergency lighting systems.
* Provide support to colleagues and assist with ad‑hoc project work.
* Work on project‑based assignments (no on‑call).
Knowledge & Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years installation experience with a variety of Fire & Security Systems (addressable, conventional, IP cameras, intruder alarms, access control).
* Understanding of BS5839‑1 and its latest update.
* Knowledge and adherence to health & safety regulations.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Willingness to travel across the UK and work away from home as required.
Benefits
* Overtime opportunities at time and a half (weekends).
* No on‑call working required.
* Bonus for working away from home (overnight) + £30 food allowance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company uniform.
* Own set of company power tools/testing equipment.
* Company vehicle (fuel card included).
* Fully funded ongoing training and external qualifications.
Job type
Full‑time, Permanent
Schedule
Monday – Friday, Saturdays and Sundays (overtime opportunity)
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to cerys@idesuk.com
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