Complii
Fire & Security Engineer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Fire and Security Engineer
Here at Tay Fire & Security, we’re looking for an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to join our growing team, working across the Midlands region. This is a field-based role covering a mixture of servicing, remedial and installation work across fire and security systems, with occasional attendance at our Head Office in Nottingham.
A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
What You Receive For Joining Us
We’re offering a competitive salary, plus overtime and door-to-door travel, together with a company vehicle with personal use, company phone, tablet, company pension scheme and engineer-specific benefits. You’ll also receive any additional training required to support you in the role, with the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge across multiple fire and security disciplines. For any work requiring overnight stays, expenses and accommodation will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain a variety of fire detection systems, emergency lighting and portable fire extinguishers, alongside intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems, ensuring work is completed to the required standards
- Carry out remedial works and support both large and small installation projects across a range of fire and security disciplines, taking responsibility for health and safety and working in accordance with relevant British Standards
- Liaise professionally with customers to understand their requirements, communicate clearly and respond efficiently, while providing system demonstrations and training and helping customers understand the causes and implications of false alarms
- Work proactively and efficiently both independently and as part of the wider engineering team, maintaining high standards of customer service and workmanship while providing on-call telephone support and attending out-of-hours callouts in line with the company standby schedule
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Experience Required
- A minimum of two years’ previous experience within the Fire & Security industry, with practical knowledge of fire and security systems, equipment and manufacturers and the technical ability to confidently service and maintain systems in the field
- GCSEs in English and Maths as a minimum, together with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service
- Knowledge and experience of emergency lighting and extinguisher maintenance would be advantageous, along with qualifications such as the FIA Foundation Module in Fire Detection and/or Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Relevant industry certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, Asbestos Awareness and Working at Height would be beneficial, together with a full valid UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the Midlands region and occasionally spend time away from home
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About Us
Tay Fire & Security is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London