Fire & Security EngineerSalary: £39,500 – £43,700 (equivalent to £19–£21 per hour) + overtime + on-call paymentsLocation: Bedford / Milton Keynes (field-based)Type: Full-time, permanent, field-based (Monday–Friday + 1 in 12 on-call rota)
Are you a high-performing Fire & Security Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of a key client account and work on well-maintained, high-profile sites
Our client is a well-established engineering services provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work across commercial environments. They are looking to appoint a capable and reliable Fire & Security Engineer to support a key contract in the Bedford to Milton Keynes region.
This role will focus on maintaining and supporting a portfolio of premium sites for a single, long-standing client. You’ll be responsible for servicing, fault finding, repairs and reactive call-outs across a range of Fire & Security systems. The position would suit an engineer who takes pride in delivering work to a high standard, can operate independently, and is comfortable building strong working relationships on-site. Exposure to additional systems such as gates, barriers, shutters or similar would be beneficial, but is not essential.
Job Description
Service, maintain and repair Fire Alarm systems in line with current standards
Carry out fault diagnosis and reactive maintenance across CCTV, intruder and access control systems
Support a dedicated client account across multiple sites, ensuring consistent service delivery
Undertake small remedial works and system upgrades where required
Complete accurate reports and documentation following works carried out
Liaise professionally with site contacts and stakeholders
Maintain vehicle stock levels to support efficient, first-time fixes
Work in line with health & safety requirements and best practice
Person Specification
Proven experience working with Fire & Security systems, particularly Fire Alarms
Good working knowledge of CCTV, access control and intruder systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
Professional approach when dealing with clients and site teams
Full UK driving licence
Experience within commercial or multi-site environments preferred
Additional experience with gates, barriers, shutters or related systems (advantageous)
This role offers a salary of £39,500 – £43,700, with overtime paid at 1.5x for evenings and 2x for nights and weekends, plus a £250 on-call allowance (1 in 12 rota). You’ll be provided with a fully equipped company van, tools, and all necessary equipment to carry out your role effectively, along with opportunities for further training and development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where engineers are trusted, supported, and equipped to deliver high-quality work across key client sites.
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. 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 vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability