Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Middlesborough
Type of contract: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Salary & Benefits
* Basic salary with standby allowance
* Overtime available
* 33 days holiday
* Private pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Company vehicle and specialist tools provided
* IT equipment supplied
* Employee discounts and cashback schemes
* Referral bonus scheme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
The Fire and Security Engineer Opportunity
A recruitment partner is supporting a leading facilities and building services provider in the search for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing engineering team in the Middlesborough area.
This role will focus on the service, maintenance, and repair of fire and security systems across a portfolio of commercial and retail environments. The successful candidate will join a well-established mobile engineering team with long‑term contracts, structured support, and opportunities for progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on fire and security systems
* Service and maintain CCTV, fire alarm, and associated electronic security systems
* Respond to service and breakdown callouts within agreed response times
* Ensure all work is completed in line with client KPIs and compliance standards
* Accurately complete service reports and all relevant documentation
* Identify system faults and recommend appropriate remedial actionsMaintain high standards of health & safety and customer service at all times
* Participate in an on‑call rota when required
* Work independently across multiple commercial sites
Requirements
* Previous experience working within the fire and security industry
* Strong knowledge of CCTV systems including IP and analogue systems
* Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
* Electrical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds
* Full UK driving licence
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* IPAF licence advantageous, although training can be provided
Ideal Candidate
* Hands‑on engineer with a proactive approach to maintenance and fault finding
* Comfortable working within fast‑paced commercial environments
* Strong customer‑facing skills and professional attitude
* Looking to join a stable and growing organisation with long‑term opportunities
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