Fire and Security Engineer

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd
York
1 week ago
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Fire and Security Engineer

GBP20 per hour + overtime + on-call

Yorkshire area

Our client, an established engineering firm specialising in fire alarms, security and access control, is currently expanding their team with an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to cover the York to Newcastle area. We are on the lookout for a professional, multi-disciplined engineer with ideally 3-5 years experience to install a range of fire systems, intruder and access/intercom and CCTV systems to a high standard.

Ideally you will be Gent certified, with knowledge of a range of basic and advanced networking devices across a range of disciplines; however, we recognise that additional training may be required. Projects range from small works installations to service and maintenance, as well as fault-finding and survey work.

This is a varied, autonomous role requiring someone with a strong work ethic and exacting standards to ensure exceptional service levels, minimal recalls and maximising time effectively to visit multiple sites per day.

In return, you will receive:

  • Up to GBP20 per hour (equivalent to GBP41.5K basic)
  • Plus GBP2.4K admin compliance bonus
  • Working 8.30am-5.00pm Monday-Friday
  • 1.5x rate for evenings, 2x rate for weekends/lates
  • GBP250 on-call rate plus hours on-site
  • Own van plus all mileage (including personal)
  • Paid door-to-door
  • Phone, laptop, fuel card, hotel card
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension
  • PPE, Uniform & Tools

To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential chat. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this Fire and Security Engineer role, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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