Fire and security engineer

Company: Saracen Fire Protection Ltd
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer Company: Saracen Fire Protection Ltd Location: Field-Based – Nationwide Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Saracen Fire Protection Ltd

Saracen Fire Protection Ltd is a growing fire and security company providing professional compliance, maintenance, installation and remedial services to commercial clients across the UK.

We work across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, offices, retail, industrial and commercial properties. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join our team.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, fault finding, remedial works and installations across a range of fire and security systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple disciplines and be confident working independently on customer sites while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
  • Carry out fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance.
  • Service and test emergency lighting systems.
  • Maintain and fault-find intruder alarm systems.
  • Maintain and fault-find CCTV systems.
  • Carry out door access control maintenance and repairs.
  • Carry out remedial works and system upgrades.
  • Attend reactive breakdowns and investigate faults.
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
  • Carry out system installations where required.
  • Complete service reports, certificates and electronic job sheets accurately.
  • Identify additional remedial requirements and provide clear recommendations.
  • Liaise professionally with customers, Facilities Managers and site representatives.
  • Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant British Standards, manufacturer requirements and company procedures.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and high standard of customer service.

Experience & Qualifications

We are looking for an engineer with experience in two or more of the following disciplines:

  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Intruder Alarms
  • CCTV
  • Access Control
  • Automatic Gates & Barriers
  • AOV Systems

Relevant qualifications and manufacturer training are desirable.

Experience working to relevant British Standards, including BS 5839 for fire alarm systems, would be advantageous.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced within the fire and/or security industry.
  • Multi-skilled with a willingness to develop additional disciplines.
  • Confident fault-finding and working independently.
  • Professional and customer-focused.
  • Reliable, organised and punctual.
  • Comfortable working at different commercial sites.
  • Able to complete paperwork and electronic service reports accurately.
  • Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
  • Flexible and willing to travel as required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Company mobile phone/tablet.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and manufacturer training.
  • Varied work across multiple fire and security disciplines.
  • Supportive working environment.
  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing company.
  • Overtime opportunities where available.

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Posted: August 22nd, 2026