Fire & 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. 

The Fire and Security Engineer will take responsibility for servicing and maintaining a range of fire detection, emergency lighting, extinguisher and security systems, alongside supporting installation projects of varying sizes. This is a varied, hands-on role that requires strong technical knowledge, fault-finding skills and a commitment to delivering excellent workmanship and customer service. 

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.

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

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

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

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

Introducing our organisation:

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