Fire and Security Engineer
Role Description & Technical Scope
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer, £35k to £44k, Company Van, £50k+ OTE</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location of works: Exeter & Surrounding Areas</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary Bracket: £35,000 – £44,000 per year (DOE)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">On target earnings (OTE): £50,000+</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industry: Fire & Security</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment is the UK's specialist recruitment agency exclusively focused on the Fire & Security sector.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Our Customer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our customer is a well-established Fire & Security company delivering high-quality service across the South West. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join their existing engineering team, offering long-term stability, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary and Benefits – Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company pension scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Basic salary of £35,000 to £44,000, depending on experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">On-target earnings of £50,000 or more</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company van provided</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Standby and call out payments</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Call out rota</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Laptop, mobile phone and tablet provided</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing manufacturer and product training</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee benefits and discount programme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full time, permanent position</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities – Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Diagnose faults independently and implement effective repair solutions</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Install, commission, service and maintain Fire & Security systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work across fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carry out work on both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carry out emergency lighting maintenance</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work with IP-based security and communication systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Take part in the on-call rota</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Produce accurate service reports and documentation</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain a high standard of customer service while on site</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills and experience – Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in a Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong knowledge of fire alarm, intruder, CCTV and access control systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven IP and networking experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience across a range of industry manufacturers and systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good knowledge of relevant British Standards</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">IT literate with solid administration skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Self-motivated and comfortable working independently</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full UK Driving Licence</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Must be able to satisfy relevant security vetting and DBS checks</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable: FIA qualifications or experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable: ECS/CSCS, IPAF and PASMA</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Join this Company?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Market Position: A well-established Fire & Security provider with a strong customer base and a growing engineering team across the South West.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work Culture: A supportive team that invests properly in its engineers, with ongoing training, product development and a genuine path for long-term career progression.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply through 4Way Recruitment Today!</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer based in or near Exeter, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Keywords to support your application: Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Fire Alarm Service, Security Service, Fault Finding, Commissioning, Maintenance, Exeter, Devon, South West, Fire & Security Systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Indeed tag: IND-SCOT</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 05 Oct 2026
- Location: Exeter
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Construction
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