Project Start Recruitment Solutions

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Project Start Recruitment Solutions
29/07/2026
Full time
COMPANY OVERVIEW A leading UK-wide facilities management provider is continuing to strengthen its Fire & Security division across the South region. The organisation delivers specialist technical services to major retail and commercial clients, supporting large-scale estates with planned and reactive maintenance solutions. With a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence, the business provides fully integrated maintenance services across fire safety, security systems, electrical, and building compliance disciplines. The company is recognised for its structured processes, technical expertise, and long-standing client partnerships. An opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Technician to join the South Wales region, delivering maintenance and compliance services across designated retail stores. COMPANY USP National Coverage with Dedicated Regional Support Operating across multiple UK regions while maintaining strong local engineering teams. Specialist Technical Expertise Delivering compliance-led fire and security solutions in line with current British Standards and industry regulations. Structured Service Delivery Model Clear KPIs, response times, and performance metrics supported by digital reporting systems. Long-Term Client Partnerships Supporting large, multi-site commercial portfolios with consistent, high-quality service. JOB PURPOSE To act as the technical specialist for designated stores, delivering first-call response and maintenance across Fire Alarms, CCTV, EAS, Access Control, PA systems, and Automatic Pedestrian Gates, ensuring full compliance and minimal disruption to store operations. JOB DUTIES Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs within agreed KPIs including response, first fix, and closure targets. Conduct Fire Alarm PPM visits in accordance with BS5839 standards. Ensure all Fire Alarm systems remain compliant with BS 5839 and report defects where necessary. Respond promptly to service calls from the Helpdesk during working hours and whilst on call. Identify non-repairable faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Order replacement parts in line with company procedures and ensure timely installation upon delivery. Complete all documentation and digital reports accurately in line with company standards. Liaise with site Duty Managers during each visit to communicate repair updates and operational risks. Carry out surveys and technical reports as required by management. Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety policies and company procedures. Maintain tools and equipment to ensure readiness and compliance at all times. Attend relevant training courses and complete mandatory online training modules. Comply with all statutory regulations and company Health & Safety requirements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times. Build and maintain strong working relationships with client site teams and colleagues. Deliver work efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining high technical standards. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements. Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet operational targets and service delivery standards. Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements and on-call rota participation. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED GCSE standard education or equivalent. Electrical competency qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds) desirable. Proven experience working with Fire Alarm systems and CCTV (IP and analogue). Full UK driving licence. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused approach with a professional manner. PC literate and confident using digital reporting systems. Ability to distinguish colours as required for electrical/electronic maintenance work. Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in on-call duties. SALARY & BENEFITS £39,076 basic salary 42.5 hours per week, full-time permanent role 33 Days Holiday Company vehicle provided + Fuel Card Company pension scheme Private healthcare On-call rota participation (details discussed at interview) Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive team environment within a national organisation Please call Jason on (phone number removed) and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.
Project Start Recruitment Solutions Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
29/07/2026
Full time
COMPANY OVERVIEW A leading UK-wide facilities management provider is continuing to strengthen its Fire & Security division across the South region. The organisation delivers specialist technical services to major retail and commercial clients, supporting large-scale estates with planned and reactive maintenance solutions. With a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence, the business provides fully integrated maintenance services across fire safety, security systems, electrical, and building compliance disciplines. The company is recognised for its structured processes, technical expertise, and long-standing client partnerships. An opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Technician to join the Cambridge region, delivering maintenance and compliance services across designated retail stores. COMPANY USP National Coverage with Dedicated Regional Support Operating across multiple UK regions while maintaining strong local engineering teams. Specialist Technical Expertise Delivering compliance-led fire and security solutions in line with current British Standards and industry regulations. Structured Service Delivery Model Clear KPIs, response times, and performance metrics supported by digital reporting systems. Long-Term Client Partnerships Supporting large, multi-site commercial portfolios with consistent, high-quality service. JOB PURPOSE To act as the technical specialist for designated stores, delivering first-call response and maintenance across Fire Alarms, CCTV, EAS, Access Control, PA systems, and Automatic Pedestrian Gates, ensuring full compliance and minimal disruption to store operations. JOB DUTIES Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs within agreed KPIs including response, first fix, and closure targets. Conduct Fire Alarm PPM visits in accordance with BS5839 standards. Ensure all Fire Alarm systems remain compliant with BS 5839 and report defects where necessary. Respond promptly to service calls from the Helpdesk during working hours and whilst on call. Identify non-repairable faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Order replacement parts in line with company procedures and ensure timely installation upon delivery. Complete all documentation and digital reports accurately in line with company standards. Liaise with site Duty Managers during each visit to communicate repair updates and operational risks. Carry out surveys and technical reports as required by management. Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety policies and company procedures. Maintain tools and equipment to ensure readiness and compliance at all times. Attend relevant training courses and complete mandatory online training modules. Comply with all statutory regulations and company Health & Safety requirements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times. Build and maintain strong working relationships with client site teams and colleagues. Deliver work efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining high technical standards. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements. Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet operational targets and service delivery standards. Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements and on-call rota participation. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED GCSE standard education or equivalent. Electrical competency qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds) desirable. Proven experience working with Fire Alarm systems and CCTV (IP and analogue). Full UK driving licence. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused approach with a professional manner. PC literate and confident using digital reporting systems. Ability to distinguish colours as required for electrical/electronic maintenance work. Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in on-call duties. SALARY & BENEFITS £39,076 basic salary 42.5 hours per week, full-time permanent role 33 Days Holiday Company vehicle provided + Fuel Card Company pension scheme Private healthcare On-call rota participation (details discussed at interview) Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive team environment within a national organisation Please call Jason on (phone number removed) and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.
Project Start Recruitment Solutions Plymouth, Devon
24/07/2026
Contractor
Field Network Engineer SD-WAN Migration We are seeking an experienced Field Network Engineer to support a nationwide SD-WAN migration project across pharmacy locations in the Plymuoth to Yeovil . The successful candidate will be responsible for replacing legacy Cisco networking equipment with new SD-WAN infrastructure, installing Fortinet networking hardware, completing site surveys, and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. This is a customer-facing role requiring excellent technical skills, strong communication, and the ability to work independently while liaising with remote technical teams throughout each installation. Key Responsibilities Attend customer sites to complete SD-WAN migration activities. Liaise with the Pharmacy Manager on arrival and advise them of the planned installation and expected network downtime. Carry out pre-installation site surveys. Photograph the existing wireless access point (AP) and surrounding area. Record the mounting location of existing wireless access points. Measure and record ceiling heights where new access points are to be installed. Photograph existing communications cabinets and document all installed equipment. Confirm migration readiness with remote engineers before commencing work. Install and commission new One Access routers. Migrate broadband services from existing Cisco routers to new SD-WAN routers. Install and power up FortiGate firewalls. Install and configure FortiSwitch network switches. Complete WAN and LAN patching between routers, firewalls and switches. Verify network connectivity with remote support teams. Record switch port allocations and network device connections. Document Netgear switch port details where applicable. Complete installation reports and provide photographic evidence of completed works. Technical Responsibilities Install and replace SD-WAN networking equipment. Router installation and migration. FortiGate Firewall installation. FortiSwitch installation. Cisco router replacement. LAN and WAN connectivity. Network cabling and pathing. Rack and communicatios cabinet installations. Basic network testing and troubleshooting. Support remote engineers during commissioning. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Field Network Engineer or Network Installation Engineer. Experience installing routers, switches and firewalls. Knowledge of Cisco networking equipment. Experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate/FortiSwitch desirable). SD-WAN deployment or migration experience preferred. Experience working within communications cabinets and patch panels. Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking. Ability to follow technical runbooks and installation procedures. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work independently across multiple customer sites. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Skills CCNA or equivalent networking qualification. Experience working within retail or healthcare environments. Experience supporting nationwide rollout projects. Basic Wi-Fi installation knowledge. Knowledge of structured cabling standards. Key Deliverables Successful migration of existing network infrastructure to SD-WAN. Accurate installation of Fortinet networking equipment. Minimal disruption to pharmacy operations. Accurate completion of installation documentation. Successful remote validation of network connectivity. High-quality customer service throughout each installation. Please call Clare on (phone number removed) for more details and please apply to this advert to prompt a callback.