Lead Fire and Security Engineer

Job Title: Lead Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Home-based – covering the North East area
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (door-to-door paid) + on-call rota, overtime
Salary: Up to £40,000 + overtime available

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as a Fire & Security / Life Safety Systems Engineer

* Experience at supervisor level or ready to step up in to a Lead Engineer position

* Strong fault-finding and first-time fix capability

* Experience of commissiong fire alarms, advanced panels and cause and effect changes

* Full, clean UK driving licence

* Able to pass DBS check and BS7858 security screening

* IT competent (PDA, Microsoft Word & Excel)

The Role

Due to continued expansion, EFT Systems – an established life safety and security company with over 50 years’ industry presence – is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to support large service contracts and installation projects across the North East area.

Key responsibilities include:

* Reactive maintenance and servicing of fire & security systems

* Commissioning/recommissioning of fire alarms

* Support and mentor Engineers

* Small works installations and commissioning

* Managing van stock and ordering equipment

* Producing technical surveys to support quotations

* Supervising subcontractors and supporting apprentices

* Maintaining clear communication with customers

* Completing documentation via electronic PDA

Work will cover commissioning of fire alarms, service and repairs of fire extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and monitoring systems.

Package & Benefits

* Door-to-door pay (42.5 hours)

* Overtime paid after 42.5 hours

* Frequent overtime available.

* OTE of £50k+ with overtime and call outs

* Company vehicle, laptop & phone

* 29 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)

* Medicash (after probation)

* Death in service cover

* Pension scheme

* Ongoing professional development, EFT invest in their people! Support and funding to upskill and progress internally

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive company offering strong long-term career prospects. Apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed