Experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer with a strong background in servicing, maintenance, and fault finding across fire, intruder, CCTV, access control panic, nurse call, and prison systems. Proven ability to work independently and efficiently in high-pressured environments, delivering high standards of work to ensure compliance. Adaptable and technically competent across a wide range of systems and manufacturers, with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Flexible with working days and hours to meet operational needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Service Engineer
Marlowe Fire and Security
Manchester , Greater Manchester
2014.05 - Current
Servicing, maintenance, and fault finding across fire, intruder, CCTV, access control panic, nurse call, and prison systems.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive callouts
Experience working on networked fire alarm systems, including multi-panel and networked environments
Proven ability working within live environments with minimal disruption to operations
Experience on large-scale sites including high-rise residential / student accommodation
Experience working within logistics, warehousing, and data centre environments
Strong fault-finding across networked and integrated systems to minimise system downtime
Comfortable working independently across complex and high-value sites
Upgrades to fire and security systems with the completion of small installations, and system modifications to maintain compliance
Collaboration with account managers to produce sales leads to upgrade systems and produce business revenue
Ensuring all works are carried out in line with relevant standards
Producing clear and accurate job reports for customers and internal systems
Service Engineer
PAL Security Systems
Longton , Lancashire
2009.11 - 2014.04
Service and maintenance of intruder, fire, access control and CCTV systems in the domestic and industrial sector
Upgrade fire and intruder systems to maintain compliance
Production of sales leads to improve systems and maintain compliance
Installation of system upgrades
Production of sales leads to support business revenue
Service Engineer
Swift Fire and Security
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2008.09 - 2009.10
Servicing, maintenance, and fault finding across fire, intruder, CCTV and access control.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive callouts
Proven ability working within live environments with minimal disruption to operations
Ensuring all works are carried out in line with relevant standards
Producing clear and accurate job reports for customers and internal systems
Installation Engineer
Sword Services Ltd
Slough, Berkshire
2003.09 - 2008.08
Installation of intruder, access control, CCTV, intercom and people counting systems
Operate within a high security environment
Work within a large team of multiskilled engineers
Education
Basic Commissioning
Honeywell Gent
Leicester
2023.09 - 2023.09
Taktis Training Corse
Kentec Electronics Ltd
Dartford, Kent
2023.11 - 2023.11
FIA Fundamentals BS5839-1 Unit 1
Fire Industries Association
Northwich, Cheshire
2024.09 - 2024.09
Vesda ASD Engineering
Xtralis
2023.08 - 2023.08
IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) and Mobile Boom (3b)
HSS
Manchester
2025.11 - 2025.11
Skills
Fault-finding and troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Working independently
Workload and time management
Incident reporting
Flexibility in approach
Proactive coordination
Excellent communication skills
Attention to Detail
Initiative taking
Customer focussed
Professional manner
Staff training and development
Working at heights
Regulatory compliance
Certification
Full UK Driving Licence
IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + Mobile Boom (3b)
Timeline
IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) and Mobile Boom (3b)