Service Engineer – Fire & Security Systems (Contract)

Service Engineer – Fire & Security Systems

Location: West Midlands

Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract (Rolling)

Rate: £265 – £275 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Working Days: Monday to Friday (5 days a week)

Payment: Weekly Pay – Every Friday via Umbrella or LTD Company



We are working with a leading facilities and fire & security solutions provider who are seeking an experienced Service Engineer for a long-term rolling contract covering a wide variety of sites in the West Midlands.



This is a field-based role focused on servicing, maintenance, and break-fix support across fire detection and security systems.



Role Responsibilities:



* Carry out routine maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on Gent fire alarm's CCTV, Access Control and Intruder alarms systems.



* Perform panel programming, device testing, zone configuration, and cause-and-effect verification



* Complete service and fault reports via digital job sheets



* Liaise with site teams to advise on remedial actions or system upgrades



* Work independently across a range of sites: universities, hotels, HMPS/prison sites, commercial offices



Required Skills & Experience:



* Hands-on experience with Gent fire alarm systems – ideally with a valid Gent code or demonstrable experience working on Gent-certified systems



* Competent with CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems



* Strong fault-finding skills, able to work from panel to device level



* Understanding of BS 5839 (Fire Alarms) and PD6662/EN50131 (Intruder Alarms) standards



* Security Clearance (SC) desirable – not essential, but candidates must be eligible to obtain SC



* Valid UK driving license and own tools



* ECS Card or equivalent fire/security certification advantageous



What’s On Offer:



* £265 – £275 per day



* Weekly pay every Friday – via Umbrella or LTD company (paid directly to personal bank account)



* Overtime available



* Long-term pipeline of work with FM/security contractor



* Opportunity to work across a diverse and high-profile site portfolio



Immediate start available. If you're an experienced service engineer with the right technical background and availability, we’d love to hear from you