Location of Works: Essex & Surrounding Areas
Salary Bracket: £38,000 – £40,000 Basic Salary
On-Target Earnings (OTE): £40,000+ with Overtime
Industry: Fire & Security
Recruitment Partner
4way Recruitment Ltd – Specialists in finding the right talent across the full spectrum of Fire, Security, Mechanical & Electrical.
ABOUT OUR CUSTOMER
Our customer is a national technical services provider, forming part of a larger multi-service facilities management group, with a strong and growing engineering team. They deliver fire and security solutions across a broad mix of sectors — including retail, distribution, education, leisure, and healthcare — and hold top-tier industry accreditations. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Technician to join the business on a long-term basis, working across a varied customer base with ongoing training, career development, and a strong package of benefits.
Salary & Benefits – Fire & Security Technician
£38,000 – £40,000 basic salary
Paid travel after the first 30 minutes each way
Overtime opportunities
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Fully equipped company vehicle
Tools, equipment and technology provided
Employee reward and discount schemes
Referral incentive programme
Key Responsibilities – Fire & Security Technician
Carry out routine servicing and fault-finding across a range of Fire & Security systems
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance visits in line with client requirements
Attend reactive breakdowns and service requests within agreed response times
Diagnose system faults and implement effective repair solutions
Identify equipment requiring replacement or further remedial works
Accurately complete service documentation and compliance records
Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant industry standards
Maintain a high level of customer service while working on client sites
Skills & Experience – Fire & Security Technician
Previous experience working within the Fire & Security industry
Relevant educational qualifications or equivalent industry experience
Electrical qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or similar
Previous experience working on CCTV systems, including networked and traditional platforms
Knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Desirable: IPAF certification (training can be provided)
Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join this Company?
Market Position: A national technical services provider operating as part of a larger, well-established facilities management group, with a diverse portfolio spanning retail, distribution, education, leisure, and healthcare clients, and top-tier industry accreditations behind their fire and security work.
Work Culture: The scale of the group gives genuine breadth — a varied caseload across sectors and site types, structured training, and a clear path for career progression, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and life assurance.
Apply through 4way Recruitment
If you are an experienced Fire & Security Technician, Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, CCTV Engineer or Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Successful applicants who meet the required criteria will be contacted by a member of the 4way Recruitment team to discuss the opportunity further.
4way Recruitment – UK Specialists in Fire & Security Recruitment since 2015.
Keywords: Fire & Security Technician | Security Engineer | Fire Alarm Engineer | CCTV Engineer | Service Engineer | Fire Detection | Intruder Alarms | Access Control | CCTV Systems | Planned Maintenance | Fault Finding | Electrical Qualification | Commercial Maintenance | Career Progression | Overtime Opportunities
Indeed Tag: IND-LON
Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year