Fire Alarm Engineer
Cornwall, Plymouth
DK130525FIREALARMENG
Mechanical & Electrical
Permanent

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Discipline: Engineering

Speciality: Electrical, Fire Alarm Service

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £36k - £38k per annum

Benefits: + Van + OT + Pension etc

Apply by: 28/02/2026

Min Experience: years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Fire & Security Engineer on behalf of one of the UK’s leading building services companies.

Established over 40 years, their head office is based in London, and they also have several over offices across the nation. They are known for their services in M&E, FM, Design and Construction.

They are a well-known company with hundreds of employees working for them. They work in a range of sectors including commercial, residential, health and transport.

As the Mobile Fire & Security Engineer, you will be responsible to carry out Fire, Security, CCTV Planned Maintenance (PPMs), Reactive works with additional capability to assist with M&E repairs and support with minor Fire, Security and CCTV projects to a high level standard. This will be working on Cornwall Council’s commercial estate of around 300 properties.

This is a permanent position and we are looking for candidates based in Cornwall or Plymouth. It is working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week and is paying £36k – £38k per annum. Perks include van which can be used for private use, overtime, pension, sick pay, career development training etc. The holiday allowance is 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This increases to 25 after 2 years.

 

Responsibilities

  • PPM in adherence to set NSI & BAFE standards. All in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act requirement and to company safety procedures and contract specification.
  • Respond to Reactive Works to include all Mechanical & Electrical and minor fabric issues.
  • Correct and timely completion of paperwork according to company policy and procedure.
  • Provide engineering condition reports and quotations.
  • Logbook auditing, Tablet interface via the clients CAFM application.

 

Skills & Attributes

  • Trade qualifications in Fire and Security Systems & Electrical competencies.
  • Experience working within FM or the building maintenance industry.
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
  • Strong, demonstrable competencies in building services trades.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • An excellent understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Competent in the use of computers and data handling including Microsoft Office systems.

 

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Trade qualifications in Fire and Security Systems & Electrical competencies.
  • Experience working within FM or the building maintenance industry.
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
  • Strong, demonstrable competencies in building services trades.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • An excellent understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Competent in the use of computers and data handling including Microsoft Office systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • PPM in adherence to set NSI & BAFE standards. All in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act requirement and to company safety procedures and contract specification.
  • Respond to Reactive Works to include all Mechanical & Electrical and minor fabric issues.
  • Correct and timely completion of paperwork according to company policy and procedure.
  • Provide engineering condition reports and quotations.
  • Logbook auditing, Tablet interface via the clients CAFM application.

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