Fire & Security Engineer – West Midlands

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fire & Security Engineer – West Midlands</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">AlertSystems is a leading UK provider of business security systems. Our comprehensive product range includes our unique External Deterrent System, High-Definition CCTV Surveillance Systems, Access Control Systems, Remote Monitoring, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems plus gates, barriers & turnstiles. We combine technical expertise, leading technology and a strong customer focus to help protect people, premises and assets.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fire & Security Engineer - based in or around Coventry</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting a field based, experienced service engineer from the Fire & Security Industry, who can competently service and repair Fire, Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Door Access Control Systems plus gate, barrier & turnstiles. Candidates will ideally be based in or around Coventry.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, or phone, on a date/time to suit your working day.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What you’ll be doing -</p>

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<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>Attend commercial sites, within a designated geographical radius, to service electronic security systems: Intruder Alarms, Door Access Control Systems, CCTV and IP CCTV 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>Maintain 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>Fault find and remedial repairs on CCTV, Intruder Alarms and Door Access Control, Gate, Barrier & Turnstile 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>Carry out on-site health & safety risk assessments.</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>Effectively communicate with customers.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we’re looking for -</p>

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<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>Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience in servicing, maintaining and fault finding on the various disciplines that we support and offer.</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>Basic knowledge of IP Networking.</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>Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced Security Industry.</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>Product knowledge of the following will be beneficial but is not essential: Intruder: Texecom, Scantronic, Galaxy, Pyronix; Door Access Control: Paxton, TDSi, Maxxess, Honeywell, Gallagher; CCTV: Avigilon, Hikvision, Samsung and Dahua.</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>Must have experience working on IP CCTV.</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>Will be required to work on Emergency Callout rota.</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>A UK driving licence and right to work in the UK required.</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>A current ECS card is beneficial.</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>A current IPAF licence is also beneficial.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we offer -</p>

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<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>A basic annual salary of £32,000 - £37,000 (depending on skill set) for working 40 hours a week Monday-Friday + overtime opportunities + standby £250 per week (rota system 1 in 5 weeks) + call-out @ £30 per hour + additional benefits.</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>Training, development and support.</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 van and expenses, iPhone and laptop, work tools, workwear and PPE all provided.</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>22 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays + an extra day off for your birthday</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>Holidays increasing with length of 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>Group pension scheme contributions.</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>Group Life Insurance Cover x1 annual salary.</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>Employee Assistance Programmes including: BenefitHub App - employee rewards programme & incentives; Medicash App - health cash plan; (email address removed) App – health & Wellbeing support.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your application, unfortunately we can only respond to those offering the most relevant skills and experience as outlined in our advert. If you have not received an interview date within 14 working days of your email, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion</p>