The ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in fire detection and security systems and a strong technical background in commercial environments, particularly within central London. This is a hands-on role with leadership elements, including acting as a first point of technical contact for junior engineers and assisting in supervision duties. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who aspire to progress into a full-time supervisory role.
Responsibilities
* Install, service, and maintain a wide range of fire and security systems
* Provide technical support to junior engineers and act as lead on-site engineer
* Participate in emergency call-out rota (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
* Travel daily into Central London with occasional projects across the UK
* Carry out work across commercial properties in London and surrounding counties
* Ensure high standards of customer service and clear communication
* Maintain and use company-provided equipment responsibly
Requirements
Hard Skills & System Knowledge:
* Intruder Alarms: Texecom, Scantronic, Pyronix, EMS
* Access Control: Paxton (critical), PAC (desired)
* Door Entry Systems: BPT, Fermax, Net2, Videx, Comelit
* CCTV Systems: Hikvision, DVR/NVR, IP/Analogue networks
* Fire Alarm Systems: Advanced, C-Tec, Kentec, Menvier, Galaxy
* Full UK driving licence
Soft Skills:
* Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Proactive, reliable, and able to perform under pressure
* Ambition to grow into a supervisory/management role
* Willingness to travel daily into Central London
* Flexibility to work out-of-hours on a rota basis
* Proven experience as a lead engineer (supervisory experience is highly desired)
Certifications & Training (Highly Desirable):
* City & Guilds 1853
* FIA Units - Various
* Manufacturer training (Texecom, Pyronix, Scantronic, Honeywell Galaxy, Menvier, Paxton, PAC, BPT, Fermax, Comelit, Hikvision)
* IPAF, PASMA, ECS Card
What We Offer
* Company van & fuel card & paid parking
* Laptop & PDA mobile phone
* Calibrated testing equipment
* Full PPE & uniform
* Paid call-out standby
* Opportunity for promotion to full-time supervisory role
* Recruitment referral bonus
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about to apply for this exciting opportunity
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