Fire And Security Engineer
Role Description & Technical Scope
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: Fire & Security Engineer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Home-based – covering the North West area</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 42.5 hours per week (door-to-door paid) + on-call rota</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £37,000 + overtime</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven experience as a Fire & Security / Life Safety Systems Engineer</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong fault-finding and first-time fix capability</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience servicing, maintaining & commissioning fire and security systems</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full, clean UK driving licence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to pass DBS check and BS7858 security screening</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>IT competent (PDA, Microsoft Word & Excel)</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to continued expansion, EFT Systems – an established life safety and security company with over 50 years’ industry presence – is seeking an experienced engineer to support large service contracts and installation projects across the North East area.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key responsibilities include</h5>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reactive maintenance and servicing of fire & security systems</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Small works installations and commissioning</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Managing van stock and ordering equipment</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Producing technical surveys to support quotations</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supervising subcontractors and supporting apprentices</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining clear communication with customers</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing documentation via electronic PDA</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work will cover fire alarms, fire extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and monitoring systems.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Package & Benefits</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Door-to-door pay (42.5 hours)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overtime paid after 42.5 hours</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Frequent overtime available.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Potential OTE of £50k+ with overtime and call outs</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company vehicle, laptop & phone</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>29 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Medicash (after probation)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Death in service cover</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pension scheme</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ongoing professional development, EFT invest in their people! Support and funding to upskill</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and progressive company offering strong long-term career prospects. Apply today</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 30 Sep 2026
- Location: Preston, Lancashire
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Engineering
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