Lee Fire & Security Ltd
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
The ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in fire detection and security systems and a strong technical background in commercial environments, particularly within central London. This is a hands-on role with leadership elements, including acting as a first point of technical contact for junior engineers and assisting in supervision duties. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who aspire to progress into a full-time supervisory role. Responsibilities Install, service, and maintain a wide range of fire and security systems Provide technical support to junior engineers and act as lead on-site engineer Participate in emergency call-out rota (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) Travel daily into Central London with occasional projects across the UK Carry out work across commercial properties in London and surrounding counties Ensure high standards of customer service and clear communication Maintain and use company-provided equipment responsibly Requirements Hard Skills & System Knowledge: - Intruder Alarms: Texecom, Scantronic, Pyronix, EMS - Access Control: Paxton (critical), PAC (desired) - Door Entry Systems: BPT, Fermax, Net2, Videx, Comelit - CCTV Systems: Hikvision, DVR/NVR, IP/Analogue networks - Fire Alarm Systems: Advanced, C-Tec, Kentec, Menvier, Galaxy - Full UK driving licence Soft Skills: - Strong leadership and mentoring abilities - Excellent communication and customer service skills - Proactive, reliable, and able to perform under pressure - Ambition to grow into a supervisory/management role - Willingness to travel daily into Central London - Flexibility to work out-of-hours on a rota basis - Proven experience as a lead engineer (supervisory experience is highly desired) Certifications & Training (Highly Desirable): - City & Guilds 1853 - FIA Units - Various - Manufacturer training (Texecom, Pyronix, Scantronic, Honeywell Galaxy, Menvier, Paxton, PAC, BPT, Fermax, Comelit, Hikvision) - IPAF, PASMA, ECS Card What We Offer - Company van & fuel card & paid parking - Laptop & PDA mobile phone - Calibrated testing equipment - Full PPE & uniform - Paid call-out standby - Opportunity for promotion to full-time supervisory role - Recruitment referral bonus - Auto enrolment pension scheme We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about to apply for this exciting opportunity.