FIRE & SECURITY ENGINEER

Fire & Security Technician
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesborough

Salary: £38,481 basic (including standby payment)

Benefits:
Overtime opportunities, 33 days holiday, private pension, private healthcare, life insurance, employee discounts, specialist tools provided, company vehicle, IT equipment, refer-a-friend bonus, plus discounts and cashback across a wide range of retailers and supermarkets.

Due to continued growth and the award of new contracts nationwide, we are expanding our team and looking to recruit a Fire & Security Technician. This is an opportunity to join a well-established, supportive team where your skills are valued and there are genuine opportunities for career progression.

Role Overview

As a Fire & Security Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across fire and security systems at supermarket sites. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment remains fully operational, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair works in line with customer KPIs, including response times, first-time fix, and job completion.
• Deliver all planned, reactive, and statutory maintenance in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Complete PPM tasks within agreed timescales, ensuring all documentation is accurate and meets required standards.
• Respond promptly to service requests via the Helpdesk during working hours and participate in the on-call rota where required.
• Diagnose faults effectively and identify when equipment requires replacement or further corrective action.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• GCSE level education (or equivalent)
• Electrical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds)
• Experience with CCTV systems (IP and analogue)
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems

Desirable:

• IPAF licence (training can be provided)

Candidate Profile

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Full UK driving licence
• Good colour vision for safe maintenance of electrical and electronic systems