Fire & Security Service Engineer (Manchester) in Bury, Greater Manchester
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Fire & Security Service Engineer (Manchester)
Location: Field-based across Manchester, Bolton and Oldham
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive (Details provided upon application)Join a leader in security and fire solutions, as a Fire & Security Service Engineer. This role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), compliance testing, remedial repairs, and reactive fault finding across fire detection and electronic security systems in commercial and public sector sites in Reading.
Day-to-day of the role:
Deliver PPM servicing and inspection of addressable/conventional fire alarm systems as per BS 58391:2025, including full system testing, documentation, and certification over a 12-month period.
Conduct routine servicing and statutory testing of emergency lighting systems, diagnosing faults, and completing repairs or replacements while ensuring compliance with BS 5266 and other relevant safety standards.
Perform planned preventative maintenance on access control systems to ensure optimal performance and early identification of potential failures.
Service and maintain fire and intruder alarms to PD 6662 / EN 50131 requirements, including diagnostics on signalling paths and batteries, and maintain records to insurer/NSI expectations.
Maintain and test CCTV systems in line with BS EN 62676 application/maintenance guidance, including detector activated systems where applicable.
Provide reactive callouts, aiming for first-time fixes, commission minor remedials/small works, and escalate complex issues with clear evidence and reports.
Produce accurate digital service reports, asset updates, cause and effect confirmations, and provide customer training at handover.
Participate in a structured callout rota with standby/overtime, planning your day efficiently across a localised patch.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven service/maintenance experience in at least three of the following: fire, emergency lighting, intruder, CCTV, access control, with confident fault-finding and customer communication skills.
Working knowledge of BS 58391:2025, PD 6662/EN 50131, and BS EN 62676.
Full UK driving licence.
Electrical experience.Desirable:
FIA Level 3 pathway - Advanced Maintainer (or equivalent); ECS/CSCS; IPAF/PASMA.Benefits:
Vehicle, fuel card, tools, PPE, tablet/phone + structured training (FIA & manufacturer).
25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays, pension, life assurance, and localised patches.
Competitive standby and callout rates, with overtime opportunities.To apply for the Fire & Security Service Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role
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- Location:
- Bury
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Service Engineer, Security, Engineering, Service