Service Engineer
13 hours ago
Manchester
MTrecs new career opportunity We are looking for an experienced and proactive Reactive & Planned Service Engineer to join our Fire, Security & TECS team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out both emergency reactive call-outs and scheduled preventative maintenance across a range of life safety, security, and telecom systems. This role requires strong fault-finding ability, excellent customer service skills, and the capability to work independently across multiple sites while maintaining high compliance and safety standards. The Job youll do • Respond to emergency call-outs within agreed SLAs., • Be part of an out of hours support team., • Diagnose and rectify faults across fire, security, and telecom systems., • Provide temporary and permanent solutions to system failures., • Complete detailed service reports and documentation., • Communicate clearly with clients regarding system status and required remedial works., • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM):, • Carry out routine servicing and inspections in line with industry standards and contracts., • Test and inspect fire alarm systems (conventional and addressable)., • Service intruder alarms, CCTV (IP & analogue), and access control systems., • Maintain TECS including structured cabling, intercoms, and associated infrastructure., • Identify and report system deficiencies and recommend remedial actions., • Systems Experience, • Fire Alarm Systems (BS5839 compliant), • Intruder Alarms, • CCTV Systems (IP-based systems preferred), • Access Control Systems, • Emergency Lighting (BS5266 compliant) Essential: • Proven experience in servicing fire and security systems., • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills., • Knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry regulations., • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively., • Full UK driving licence., • Good IT skills for digital reporting systems., • FIA qualification or relevant fire & security certifications., • ECS/CSCS card., • IPAF/PASMA., • Experience with major manufacturers systems., • Knowledge of SSAIB or NSI compliance requirements., • Personal Attributes., • Highly organised and self-motivated., • Professional and client-focused., • Strong attention to detail., • Calm under pressure during emergency call-outs., • Competitive pay.Low staff turner JBRP1_UKTJ