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With almost two decades of expertise, Cento stands as an unrivalled global market leader in recruitment for the Building Services sector. Our reputation is built on forging strategic partnerships, delving into client culture for tailored recruitment. We don't just source top-tier talent; we ensure each placement aligns seamlessly with client objectives. Beyond that, we prioritise our candidates, fostering an environment that values their aspirations and career growth.
Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Midlands (field-based)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 + company van, expenses card, paid travel
The Company: An established fire and security systems integrator delivering projects across the public sector, including the justice and transport estates.
The Role: This is a hands-on engineering role, you’ll install and commission new fire and security systems across the Midlands. We’re ideally looking for a multi-skilled engineer, but the work is fire-biased, roughly 70% fire and 30% security, so strong fire experience matters most. There’s no call-out and no reactive service. Much of the work is on live government sites, so around 70% of shifts are nights.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, mainly Advanced and Morley, plus Notifier and Kentec
- Install and commission CCTV (Hikvision, Avigilon), access control (Paxton) and intruder systems (Pyronix, Galaxy, Texecom)
- Extend and add devices to other manufacturers’ systems already on site
- Carry out fault finding, testing and handover documentation to BS 5839
- Work with site contacts and security teams to plan access on live government sites
- Complete small works and variations as projects need them
Requirements
- Comfortable working nights – around 70% of the work is night shifts
- Hands-on fire alarm installation and commissioning experience; multi-skilled fire and security engineers ideal
- Experience with Advanced or Morley panels; Notifier, Kentec or conventional also useful
- Security experience on Hikvision, Avigilon, Paxton, Pyronix, Galaxy or Texecom a bonus
- Full manual UK driving licence
- Able to pass security vetting for government sites
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
