Fire & Security Engineer

  • Bennett & Game Recruitment
  • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • 05/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Position: Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 (DOE)

We currently have an opportunity available to join a leading fire & security contractor who have offered installation, servicing, and maintenance support to commercial and domestic customers across the South East for over 50 years.

Job Overview
  • Completing servicing, maintenance and emergency repairs on fire and security systems including fire alarms, CCTV systems, intruder alarms, and access controls
  • Following up with remedial small works that have been highlighted during routine servicing
  • Travelling to both domestic and commercial client sites across the south coast
  • Overseeing junior and apprentice engineers, and providing technical assistance where needed
Job Requirements
  • Strong technical background within the fire & security sector, with experience working on fire detection systems, CCTV systems, alarms, and access control systems
  • Any experience completing installations, commissioning, and/or servicing on fire extinguishers would be desirable
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Live within a commutable distance of Hastings, East Sussex for occasional office visits
  • Qualifications such as TAVCOM, FIA, ECS Card, IPAF, PASMA and manufacturer specific training would be desirable, but not essential
Salary & Benefits
  • Basic salary £36,000 - £38,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
  • Company vehicle provided with travel paid after 30 minutes each way
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (30 minute lunch break)
  • Four day on call rota, with daily retainers paid (increasing for weekends/bank holidays)
  • 28 days holiday, including bank holidays