Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer -Up To £45,600- Based in Stockton On Tees
Hartlepool, County Durham
- Language
- English
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 49 days ago
- Salary
- Competitive Salary Up To £45,600 PA, Depending on Experience.
- Recruiter
- Recruitment Helpline
- Course
- No
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2026
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established company.
Job Title: Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary of £35,000 - £45,600 PA, Depending on Experience.
Location: Stockton-on-Tees – Covering the North East.
About The Company:
They are a growing engineering business delivering Fire & Security, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Network Infrastructure solutions to customers across the UK.
Their success is built on the expertise of their people, strong customer relationships and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. With ambitious plans for continued growth over the next two years, they are looking for talented people who want to grow with them, develop their careers and play an important role in their future.
The company are seeking an experienced Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer to support the continued growth of their Fire & Security division.
This is a customer-focused role involving the planned maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, repair and remedial works of fire and security systems across a range of commercial and industrial environments. You will attend customer sites, diagnose faults, ensure systems remain operational and compliant, and provide a professional and reliable service to our customers.
You will:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing of fire and security systems across commercial and industrial sites.
Attend reactive service calls, diagnose faults and provide effective solutions.
Carry out repairs, remedial works and system upgrades where required.
Work with a variety of fire and security systems and technologies.
Build strong working relationships with customers and become a trusted technical point of contact.
Work closely with project managers, engineers and the wider Fire & Security team.
Identify additional works and opportunities to improve customer systems.
Play an important role in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and supporting ACEDA's continued growth
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and testing of fire alarm, security and associated systems in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturer requirements.
Attend reactive service calls and respond professionally to customer requirements.
Diagnose and rectify faults across a range of fire and security systems.
Carry out repairs, remedial works, system modifications and upgrades where required.
Test and commission systems following maintenance, repairs or remedial works.
Work with systems including fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and other electronic security systems.
Carry out routine inspections and identify potential faults or areas requiring remedial action.
Identify additional works and provide clear information to the Project Manager or customer where appropriate.
Read and interpret drawings, specifications, system schematics and manufacturers' information.
Complete service reports, maintenance records, certificates and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of work undertaken and any outstanding issues.
Attend customer sites and maintain professional relationships with customers and other site personnel.
Provide customers with clear explanations of faults, repairs and recommendations where required.
Work safely and in accordance with ACEDA's health, safety and quality procedures.
Ensure all maintenance, servicing and remedial works are completed to the required standards and manufacturers' requirements.
Liaise with project managers, supervisors, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors where required.
Support installation and commissioning activities where required, particularly in relation to system upgrades and remedial works.
Ensure tools, equipment, vehicles and materials are maintained and used appropriately.
Participate in an on-call or out-of-hours service rota where required by the business
Candidate Requirements:
The company are keen to hear from experienced Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineers who are looking to develop their career within a growing engineering business.
You may currently be working as a Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Service Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Service & Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Security Systems Engineer or in a similar technical role.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience servicing, maintaining and fault-finding fire and/or security systems.
Good practical knowledge of fire alarm and security systems.
Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive service work.
Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs and remedial works.
Experience working within commercial, industrial or similar environments.
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and system schematics.
Experience with testing, commissioning and system fault-finding.
A good understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations and manufacturers' requirements.
Good communication skills and the confidence to deal professionally with customers.
A practical, solutions-focused approach to technical problems.
Good attention to detail and the ability to complete service documentation accurately.
The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
A full UK driving licence.
Desirable experience
It would be advantageous if you also have experience in some of the following areas:
Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
CCTV systems and IP-based security solutions.
Access control and door entry systems.
Intruder alarm systems.
Emergency lighting and associated life safety systems.
Fire alarm servicing, maintenance and fault-finding.
Networking and structured cabling.
Working with systems from recognised manufacturers.
FIA or equivalent fire alarm training and qualifications.
Manufacturer-specific training or qualifications.
ECS or other relevant industry certification.
Experience working on industrial, utilities or infrastructure projects.
Experience using job management or field service systems such as Simpro
You'll thrive if you are:
Customer focused, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
Practical and solutions focused, with a positive approach to problem-solving.
Quality focused, with pride in delivering work to a high standard.
Organised and reliable, with good attention to detail.
Safety conscious and committed to working in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.
A team player, who enjoys working collaboratively and sharing knowledge.
Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for your work.
Looking for an opportunity to develop, take responsibility and make a real contribution to a growing business
In return for your experience and commitment, you will have the opportunity to:
Work on a varied range of fire and security projects across different sectors.
Develop your technical skills and experience across multiple systems and technologies.
Take on responsibility and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Work alongside an experienced and supportive team.
Access training, manufacturer courses and professional development opportunities.
Build long-term career opportunities as the company continues to grow.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Ad ID: 5419016573
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