Fire and Security Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems team based in the Glasgow area, to cover the surrounding territory. The job holder will be required to work 40hrs per week.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

About G4S

F&S - G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK), the UK’s largest private provider of security solutions. G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is the leading integrator of fire and security solutions with a fully accredited 24 x 7 monitoring centre for fire, security and location-based services, protecting everything from small offices and schools to large multi-national organisations and high security Government facilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators
• Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
• Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
• Collection/recording of site configuration information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.
• Commission small projects when required.
• Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
• Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

About you

• Previous experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of installing and servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and or Electrical/Electronic qualification
• A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage and current drain
• Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales. xwzovoh
• An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24/7 call rota

In return we offer

• Competitive Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• Company Car
• 25 days holiday
• Pension/Life assurance