Small Works & Service Engineer - Fire & Security
Location: Manchester / Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + travel time
Benefits: Company vehicle, ongoing training and development, call-out rota
Are you a Fire & Security Engineer with experience in small works, fault finding and remedial repairs?
We are working with an established fire and security business to recruit a Small Works & Service Engineer covering Manchester, Greater Manchester and the surrounding North West areas.
This role would suit an engineer who enjoys a varied workload, working directly with customers and taking ownership of technical repairs and smaller installation projects.
You will work across a range of commercial sites, resolving system defects, completing remedial works and carrying out minor installations and upgrades to ensure fire and security systems remain safe, reliable and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake small works, minor installations, system alterations and remedial repairs.
- Diagnose and resolve faults across fire alarm and electronic security systems.
- Carry out corrective maintenance, replace faulty components and complete system upgrades.
- Test and commission systems following repairs and installation work.
- Work with fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and associated life safety systems.
- Produce clear and accurate service reports, defect reports and job completion records.
- Identify additional remedial works and communicate recommendations to customers.
- Ensure work meets relevant industry standards, safety requirements and company procedures.
- Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships on-site.
- Participate in the company's call-out rota.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
- Experience in fault finding, small works and remedial repairs.
- Knowledge of fire alarm and electronic security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms and access control.
- Strong technical and problem‑solving skills with good attention to detail.
- The ability to manage your workload and work independently at customer sites.
- Good communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship would be beneficial.
What's on Offer?
- Basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
- Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes.
- Company vehicle.
- Ongoing training and technical support.
- Opportunities for further professional and technical development.
- A varied role across commercial customer sites throughout Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
- The opportunity to join an established business with a focus on quality service and long-term development.
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