Fire and Security Engineer - Reading
Salary: £31,855 - £40,630 per annum (OTE £50,000+)
Location: Reading
Bonus: £1,000 joining bonus*

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our client, a compliance and safety service provider working within social housing and public sector properties. Two positions are available covering either the North West or North London areas.
The role will involve planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding and repairs to fire alarm and associated life safety systems in occupied domestic and communal environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service, maintain, fault find and repair fire alarm systems (conventional and analogue addressable)
Carry out PPM servicing in line with contractual requirements
Service and maintain emergency lighting, AOV systems, fire extinguishers, CCTV, access control and warden call systems
Diagnose faults and complete remedial works where required
Complete and submit service reports and documentation using a tablet
Ensure all works are carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience working as a Fire Alarm / Fire & Security Engineer
Knowledge of BS5839 (Part 1 essential, Part 6 desirable)
FIA training or equivalent fire alarm qualifications
Experience working within domestic or social housing environments
Full UK driving licence
Competent IT skills

Salary & Package

Salary: £31,855 - £40,630 per annum (40 hours per week)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5×. Engineers typically work 45-50 hours per week, making an OTE of £50,000+ achievable
Call out: Participation in a call-out rota with standby payments
Company vehicle & fuel card (business use)
Company phone, tablet, tools and test equipment provided
22 days holiday + bank holidays (30 days total)
£1,000 joining bonus* (Paid in vouchers)
Company pension, wellbeing support and death in service insurance
This role offers stable, long-term work within a compliance-focused environment.
If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next role, apply today.

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