Adept Fire & Security Ltd

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced, multi-disciplined Fire &amp; Security Engineer to join our busy service and maintenance team. While the role is primarily focused within a two-hour driving radius of Oxford and its surrounding areas, the ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to travel up to three hours for a small percentage of the time to support our broader network. This position requires a strong understanding of engineering principles, alongside the ability to work collaboratively to ensure maximum safety and regulatory compliance.
The systems we maintain include:
<ul>
<li>Fire alarms</li>
<li>Intruder alarms</li>
<li>Access control</li>
<li>CCTV</li>
<li>AOV (Automatic Opening Ventilators)</li>
<li>Emergency lighting</li>
<li>Fire extinguishers</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Service, maintain, and fault-find on conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.</li>
<li>Work across integrated security systems, including CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms.</li>
<li>Carry out small remedial works and minor installations when required.</li>
<li>Complete routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive call-outs.</li>
<li>Maintain strong communication with the helpdesk and provide professional, customer-focused service on-site.</li>
</ul>
Our Customers: You will work across a varied mix of regular commercial, industrial, and public sector properties. Our customer base includes:
<ul>
<li>Commercial offices and industrial warehouses</li>
<li>Retail stores and restaurants</li>
<li>Hotels and leisure facilities</li>
<li>Schools and nurseries</li>
<li>Property management companies (residential blocks &amp; HMOs)</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for:
<ul>
<li>Proven field experience servicing and maintaining fire and security systems.</li>
<li>Strong multi-disciplined technical knowledge across Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms.</li>
<li>Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., BS 5839).</li>
<li>Relevant qualifications (FIA, BAFE, or equivalent) are highly advantageous.</li>
<li>A proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Full UK Driving Licence.</li>
<li>Must be able to pass an Enhanced DBS check (due to working in schools and nurseries).</li>
</ul>
What we offer:
<ul>
<li>Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience).</li>
<li>Generous overtime rates.</li>
<li>No on-call rota – enjoy your evenings and weekends.</li>
<li>Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.</li>
<li>Fully expensed company van and fuel card.</li>
<li>All equipment provided: Test equipment, power tools, mobile phone, and laptop/tablet.</li>
<li>22 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>Company pension scheme.</li>
</ul>
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Company car</li>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
</ul>
Application question(s):
<ul>
<li>Do you have experience servicing fire alarm or security systems?</li>
</ul>
Licence/Certification:
<ul>
<li>Driving Licence (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: On the road

Fire alarm and security system service engineer (various locations)

Fire alarm and security system service engineer (various locations)

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