Fire & Security Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work as a member of the Mitie Fire & Security Systems Operations Field service team. The role involves ensuring the delivery of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), reactive calls, and small works for fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems, in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs, and installation of fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarm, and fire extinguisher equipment and products to the relevant legislative and qualitative standards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform fault‑finding techniques and service test and inspection to applicable standards and codes.
• Actively attend and participate in company‑initiated training to maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge.
• Assist with accident reporting, PPM, and RAMS documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience carrying out PPM, reactive calls, and small works in the fire and security systems industry.
• Knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarm, and fire extinguisher systems and relevant standards/codes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel literacy.
• Experience with accident reporting, RAMS, and following Health and Safety Legislation.
• Willingness to maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of technical aspects of the role through training.

Benefits

• Virtual GP with video or phone consultations.
• Salary Finance scheme allowing access to 50% of earned pay before payday with a small fee and competitive loans.
• Choices, a flexible lifestyle benefits platform offering up to five extra days’ holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology product discounts.
• High street discounts through MiDeals platform.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions and a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Mitie Matching Share Plan and potential free shares in Mitie.
• Mitie Stars recognition with monthly cash prizes and a chance to win £10 000 at year end.

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Benjamin Webber at benjamin.webber@mitie.com.