Fire & Security Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland, G1 |
| Company: | CBW Staffing Solutions Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59352046 |
Summary
Fire & Security Engineer - Glasgow - Salary up to £40,000 DOE
CBW are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer. You will be responsible for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Fire & Security Systems within Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out installation, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, and reactive maintenance of Fire & Security Systems in accordance with scheduled programmes and industry standards.
- Diagnose faults efficiently and respond promptly to breakdowns, call-outs, emergency situations, and helpdesk requests, coordinating initial actions to minimise downtime and disruption.
- Liaise proactively with clients, internal teams, and specialist subcontractors to coordinate works, maintain service standards, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
- Ensure strict adherence to engineering standards, onsite Quality Assurance procedures, company policies, and Health & Safety legislation, including compliance with HASAWA requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, service records, and reports relating to maintenance activities, system performance, and equipment status.
- Manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet service level agreements and client expectations while supporting other trades where required.
- Contribute to contract development by identifying opportunities for system upgrades, replacements, and additional project works.
- Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the effective delivery and growth of the contract.
Person Specification:
- Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in the installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and rectification of Fire & Security Systems.
- Fully qualified through a recognised Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or equivalent) with relevant certification to evidence competency in fire alarm systems.
- Strong working knowledge of current fire and intruder alarm standards and regulations, with a clear understanding of industry compliance requirements.
- Experienced in both IP and analogue CCTV systems.
- IPAF trained and holder of a valid Chapter 8 ECS card (CSCS/ECS certification as required).
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
- Health and Safety trained, with thorough knowledge of site safety procedures and compliance standards.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE
- Company Van & Fuel card provided
- 24 Days plus statutory bank holidays
- Company pension
CBW are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer. You will be responsible for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Fire & Security Systems within Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out installation, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, and reactive maintenance of Fire & Security Systems in accordance with scheduled programmes and industry standards.
- Diagnose faults efficiently and respond promptly to breakdowns, call-outs, emergency situations, and helpdesk requests, coordinating initial actions to minimise downtime and disruption.
- Liaise proactively with clients, internal teams, and specialist subcontractors to coordinate works, maintain service standards, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
- Ensure strict adherence to engineering standards, onsite Quality Assurance procedures, company policies, and Health & Safety legislation, including compliance with HASAWA requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, service records, and reports relating to maintenance activities, system performance, and equipment status.
- Manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet service level agreements and client expectations while supporting other trades where required.
- Contribute to contract development by identifying opportunities for system upgrades, replacements, and additional project works.
- Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the effective delivery and growth of the contract.
Person Specification:
- Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in the installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and rectification of Fire & Security Systems.
- Fully qualified through a recognised Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or equivalent) with relevant certification to evidence competency in fire alarm systems.
- Strong working knowledge of current fire and intruder alarm standards and regulations, with a clear understanding of industry compliance requirements.
- Experienced in both IP and analogue CCTV systems.
- IPAF trained and holder of a valid Chapter 8 ECS card (CSCS/ECS certification as required).
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
- Health and Safety trained, with thorough knowledge of site safety procedures and compliance standards.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE
- Company Van & Fuel card provided
- 24 Days plus statutory bank holidays
- Company pension