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Job Title


Fire & Security Engineer


Company : Grassroots Recruitment Ltd


Location : York, England


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

North Yorkshire, Leeds & York Full-time, Field-Based (40 hours per week) Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer seeking a stable role with high-quality clients, varied work and extensive overtime potential? Do you enjoy fault-finding, working with a wide range of systems and delivering excellent service on commercial sites? Our client is a well-established engineering services provider supporting critical infrastructure and high-profile organisations across the UK. They are now seeking a skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their Yorkshire team. This is a varied field role involving planned maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, small works and installations across fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder and associated life-safety systems. You will work with respected customers across education, commercial, logistics and infrastructure environments, supported by a knowledgeable engineering team and ongoing training. Suitable applicants will have strong technical capability, experience across fire & security systems and the confidence to work independently on customer sites. Job DescriptionCarry out maintenance, repairs, fault-finding and small works across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systemsDiagnose and rectify faults across panels, circuits and componentsComplete surveys, documentation, reports, risk assessments and method statementsLiaise with customers to arrange and complete work professionallyEnsure compliance with relevant health & safety standards and working practicesMaintain accurate van stock and ensure vehicle condition aligns with company policySupport emergency call-out rota as required (1 week in approx. 12)Undertake minor associated works such as making-good following installationMaintain up-to-date technical qualifications and contribute to a positive team culturePerson SpecificationEssential Proven experience maintaining and repairing Fire Alarm systems to BAFE standardsDemonstrable experience with CCTV (IP & analogue), Intruder and Access Control systemsStrong knowledge of Gent, Advanced, Notifier, Morley, C-TEC, Ziton and conventional fire alarm systemsFamiliarity with Paxton, PAC, Videx, Janus, Hikvision, Dahua or similar access/intercom systemsExperience with Galaxy, Texecom or similar intruder systemsGood understanding of H&S and risk managementAbility to work independently to a high standard with strong customer communicationFull UK driving licenceDesirable Experience working on commercial, education or high-security environmentsExposure to Disabled Refuge, Nurse Call and life-safety systemsExperience with gates, barriers or related electromechanical equipmentWillingness to undertake further training across multiple disciplinesSalary, Benefits & Why ApplyThis is a secure, well-rewarded field role with excellent earning potential and long-term progression. £39,000£48,000 basic DOE (£19£23/hour)Overtime paid at enhanced rates: Travel overtime: x1Site overtime: x1.5Nights (10pm8.30am): x2Saturdays: x1.5Sundays: x2On-call payment: £250/week (approx. 1 week in 12)Company van & fuel cardBUPA healthcare, pension & 25 days holiday + statutoryOngoing technical training & career developmentIf youre a capable Fire & Security Engineer looking for a stable role, excellent equipment, high-quality clients and long-term progression, wed welcome your application. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.TPBN1_UKTJ