Job Title: Fire & Security Alarm Engineer
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 2AH
Salary: £26,000 to £34,180, depending on experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Fortress Security Alarms Ltd is seeking highly skilled and motivated Fire and Intruder Alarm Engineers to join our expanding team. As a dedicated and progressive organization, we offer an exceptional opportunity for qualified individuals to develop their careers in a dynamic work environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Fire and Intruder Alarm Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, repair, and routine servicing of Fire Alarm systems for our diverse range of domestic, commercial, and public sector clients. This role offers various specializations, including installation and commissioning works, as well as service and maintenance engineering.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in the field of fire and intruder alarm systems
- Full, clean driving license
- Valid CSCS card
- Positive “can do” attitude towards work
Working Hours:
- Regular working hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am – 5 pm, Friday 8 am – 2.30 pm
- On-Call working hours: Monday to Thursday 4.30 pm – 8 am, Friday 2.30 pm – 8 am, Saturday & Sunday 24-hour cover
- On-Call rotation is 1 week out of every 8 (expanding with additional engineers)
Benefits:
- We provide an unparalleled salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive and industry-benchmarked basic salary (£26,000 to £34,180, depending on experience and skill level)
- Company vehicle
- Laptop/PDA
- Office arranged scheduling
- Branded uniform
- Up to 35 days of annual leave
- Attendance bonus
- Fully Funded Company Events
- Unlimited Overtime
- Staff referral bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Reward and Recognition Programme
- Travel Time Scheme
- Days back in lieu when bank holidays worked
- Immediate start available
- Career Development & Training
Additional Benefits:
- Annual Profit Sharing: Staff included in profit-sharing scheme based on years of continuous service
- Staff Referral Scheme: Generous rewards for recommending successful candidates
- Length of Service Bonus: Special bonus for employees completing 10 years of continuous service
- Enhanced Pension Arrangements: Fortress contribution matched up to 4%
- On-Call Arrangements: Standby bonus and additional time off
- Overtime Structure and Travel Time: Fair compensation for travel time and overtime hours
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Voluntary scheme to facilitate the lease of electric vehicles
- Holidays: Generous annual leave allowance and attendance bonuses
At Fortress Security Alarms Ltd, we are committed to equality and diversity among our staff, reflecting the communities we serve. With over 40 engineering staff and ongoing projects, we value and reward skill and loyalty, having never made any post redundant in our 26-year history.
If you are a talented and motivated Fire and Intruder Alarm Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, apply now to join our dedicated team.
No Overseas Applicants
We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Electrical Engineering, Installation Engineer, Installation Operative, Fire Alarm Installation, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electrician, Engineering Technician, Fire Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Servicing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
