Multi-Skilled Engineer - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield / South Yorkshire
Coverage Area: Newcastle to Birmingham
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE + Door-to-Door Travel Pay + Overtime
Benefits: Company Van, Mobile Phone, Laptop, Uniform, PPE & RPE Provided
On-Call Rota: 1 in 6 (£200 Standby Payment + Additional Call-Out Payments)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong background in electronic security systems. Experience within the fire industry is highly advantageous. The successful candidate will join a growing engineering team delivering high-quality installation, servicing, commissioning, maintenance, and remedial works across a diverse customer portfolio.

The role will primarily support clients within the Education and Local Authority sectors, with projects secured through long-standing frameworks, tenders, and referrals. Due to the nature of the sites, an Enhanced DBS Check will be required.

This is a field-based position covering a region from Newcastle to Birmingham, with most work concentrated across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding, commissioning, and remedial works on electronic security system.
• Work on a range of systems including:
  • CCTV
  • Intruder Alarms
  • Access Control
  • Intercom and Door Entry Systems
  • Gates & Barriers
• Assist with fire alarm systems where required (installation, servicing, commissioning, and fault diagnosis).
• Diagnose and rectify system faults efficiently and professionally.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, and certification accurately.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and health & safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service while representing the company on client sites.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota (1 in 6 weeks).
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment to a high standard.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience within the electronic security industry.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarm systems.
• Experience carrying out installation, servicing, maintenance, and commissioning works.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the designated coverage area.
• Eligibility to obtain an Enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable

• Experience working on fire alarm systems.
• FIA qualifications or equivalent fire industry training.
• Experience working within education, local authority, or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of current British Standards and industry regulations.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• IPAF and/or PASMA certification.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Company van provided
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Uniform, PPE, and RPE supplied
• On-call rota (1 in 6)
  • £200 standby payment per rota week
  • Additional call-out payments
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable workload from framework agreements, tenders, and referrals
• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of education and public sector sites