Fire and Security Engineer - Reading
Salary: £31,855 – £40,630 per annum (OTE £50,000+). Location: Basingstoke. Bonus: £1,000 joining bonus*.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join our client, a compliance and safety service provider working within social housing and public sector properties covering Basingstoke and the surrounding area.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, fault find and repair fire alarm systems (conventional and analogue addressable)
- Carry out PPM servicing in line with contractual requirements
- Service and maintain emergency lighting, AOV systems, fire extinguishers, CCTV, access control and warden call systems
- Diagnose faults and complete remedial works where required
- Complete and submit service reports and documentation using a tablet
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations
- Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
- Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Participation in an out-of-hours call‑out rota
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience working as a Fire Alarm / Fire & Security Engineer
- Knowledge of BS5839 (Part 1 essential, Part 6 desirable)
- FIA training or equivalent fire alarm qualifications
- Experience working within domestic or social housing environments
- Full UK driving licence
- Competent IT skills
Salary & Package
- Salary: £31,855 – £40,630 per annum (40 hours per week)
- Overtime: Paid at 1.5×. Engineers typically work 45‑50 hours per week, making an OTE of £50,000+ achievable
- Call out: Participation in a call‑out rota with standby payments
- Company vehicle & fuel card (business use)
- Company phone, tablet, tools and test equipment provided
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (30 days total)
- £1,000 joining bonus* (Paid in vouchers)
- Company pension, wellbeing support and death in service insurance
This role offers stable, long-term work within a compliance-focused environment.
If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next role, apply today.
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