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
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First fix installation works
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Second fix and commissioning support
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Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) service calls
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Fault finding and reactive repairs across client sites
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Assisting the senior engineer with ongoing installation projects
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Work is mainly in Portsmouth, with travel up to Camberley
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Covering nearby towns including Southampton, Fareham, Eastleigh, Havant, Chichester, Farnborough and surrounding areas
Contracted Working Hours
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Monday to Friday – no weekends
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08:30 – 17:00 on site
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40 hours per week
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Call-out rota: 2 weeks on, 8 weeks off
– Average 3–5 call outs during the on-call duration ( Mainly Portsmouth area)
Hours, Pay & Package
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£34,000 – £36,000 with progression for the right candidate
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Overtime paid at time and a half
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Sunday overtime paid at double time
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Call-out payment: £65 per call out, including the first hour on site
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Supplied van, phone, uniform and laptop
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Door-to-door pay is provided after the first half hour each way
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First half hour travel each way is not payable
Why Join This Company
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Employer with an excellent industry reputation
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Structured training programmes – in house, onsite and outsourced
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Manufacturer courses and additional qualifications available
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Clear routes into senior engineering and supervisory positions
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Varied and technically interesting work with a heavy emphasis on IP CCTV and Access Control
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Stable, organised workload with long-term career prospects
If you are interested in this role please apply below