Fire and Security Service Engineer

Company Description

As a family-run company with over 40 years of expertise in security solutions, Crime Prevention Services (CPS) aims to provide clients with effective answers to all their security and risk management needs. CPS stands out by being large enough to handle national demands while remaining small enough to care and offer tailored solutions. Our services include 24/7 in-house monitoring by our NSI Gold Approved Alarm Receiving Centre. We design, install, monitor and maintain security systems suited to homes or businesses across the UK.

Role Description

The Fire & Security Service Engineer will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing security systems, including fire alarms, CCTV, and access control systems. The role involves conducting regular system checks, troubleshooting issues, and providing excellent customer service to ensure the safety and security of clients' properties. Additionally, the engineer will provide 24/7 monitoring support and respond to emergency call-outs as needed.

Location 1: North Wales/Cheshire/Shropshire Regions

Location 2: North Birmingham/Leicester/Stafford

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 + overtime, travel and on-call (salary negotiable dependent on experience)

Earning Potential: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum

Must have at least 2 years' experience in servicing/maintaining:

• Security/Intruder Alarm Systems (Galaxy) preferably a variety of different system types (Texecom, Scantronic etc)
• CCTV systems (Analogue and IP)
• Fire Alarm Systems (Advanced/Kentec) preferably a variety of different system types (Ziton, Menvier, C-Tec etc)
• Access Control Systems (Paxton)
• Experience fault-finding and/or installation of above systems an advantage

Also required:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent attendance record in previous employment
• Computer literacy (our engineers use PDAs)
• Be willing to have security screening undertaken (as per industry standard)
• Full UK driving licence

In return, for the right candidate we offer:

• A competitive basic salary (dependent on experience) plus travel and overtime
• Great career prospects & future opportunities with a growing company which has been operating within the electronic security industry for more than 40 years
• Company Vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Company Laptop, PDA/Smart Phone & Specialist Tools
• 20 x days annual leave + bank holidays (with annual increase of holiday allowance after 3 years employment)

Established in 1982, Crime Prevention Services has built a reputation for being at the forefront of innovation and new technologies within the Security & Fire Industry. With a state-of-the-art Alarm Receiving Centre in-house and NSI Gold accreditation, CPS can offer the very highest level of service and the latest technology to clients, whether domestic, commercial or national blue-chip companies.

Crime Prevention Services employs 70 people all over the United Kingdom with their Head Office based in Northop, North Wales.

Responsibilities and Duties

Day-to-day tasks will include routine maintenance and corrective call out jobs to electronic fire & security systems at a range of commercial, industrial and domestic sites in the abovementioned areas. The role is Monday-Friday with an on-call rota for out of hours. On-call rota is currently 1 week in 6.

Qualifications

• Application Security, Network Security, and Cybersecurity skills
• Security Engineering and Information Security skills
• Experience with installing and maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, and access control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant certifications and qualifications in security system engineering are a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed