Fire & Security Maintenance

Fire & Security Engineer – Maintenance & Small Works

📍 Cardiff

💰 £16.50 – £18.50 per hour | OTE £40,000+

🕒 Permanent | Full-Time

➕ Overtime at 1.5x & 2x

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a growing team covering planned maintenance, reactive callouts, fault-finding, small works and installations across commercial sites in South Wales.

This is a hands-on field position suited to an engineer who is confident working independently, dealing directly with customers and delivering a high standard of technical work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues across fire and security systems
• Complete small works, upgrades and minor installations
• Work across fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
• Install, test and commission new equipment where required
• Work with IP and integrated security systems
• Support complex fire alarm systems, including cause & effect
• Complete service reports, certification and job documentation
• Liaise professionally with customers and site contacts
• Work safely and efficiently across occupied commercial buildings

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience within Fire & Security – essential
• Strong practical experience with fire alarms and/or security systems
• Good knowledge of intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
• Confident with fault-finding, testing and commissioning
• Experience with IP / integrated systems
• Comfortable working independently in the field
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence – essential

Desirable

• FIA / BS 5839 training or equivalent
• Experience with complex fire alarm systems and cause & effect
• Fire extinguisher experience
• Manufacturer-specific system knowledge

What's On Offer

• £16.50 – £18.50 per hour
• OTE £40,000+ with overtime
• Overtime paid at 1.5x & 2x
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Mobile phone and uniform
• Company pension
• Company events
• Stable, permanent position with a growing specialist business

The Opportunity

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for a role with a good mix of maintenance, fault-finding and small works — plus strong overtime earning potential — this is a great long-term opportunity.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.