Fire and security service engineer - Sunderland

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Role:

Fire and security service engineer - Sunderland

Location:

Sunderland

Employment  Type:

Contract

Reference number:

BH-6993

Profession:

Fire and Security

Date posted:

09-Sep-2026

Fire & Security Service Engineer (Temporary Sub-Contract Role)

V7 are recruiting experienced Fire & Security Service Engineers, with a strong fire alarm background, to support a national commercial contract based in Sunderland. While this is a multi-skilled role, the position is primarily fire-focused, covering servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting, alongside security systems.
This role offers stable, long-term subcontract work on commercial sites across Sunderland and the surrounding area.

The Role
  • Initial 6-month rolling contract
  • Monday to Friday working pattern (weekend work available)
  • Servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting (primary focus)
  • Reactive fault-finding and remedial repairs on fire systems
  • Servicing and maintaining security systems, including access control and door entry, as required
  • Working across commercial sites throughout Sunderland
  • Managing workload effectively while meeting service deadlines
Benefits
  • Outside IR35
  • Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay every Friday
  • Rates from £33.00 to £35.00 per hour
  • Overtime readily available
  • Travel time paid
  • Long-term, ongoing contract
  • Working on established commercial sites in Sunderland
  • Opportunity to develop skills while working for a national client
Requirements
  • Proven experience in servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
  • Experience with emergency lighting
  • Working knowledge of security systems, including access control and door entry
  • Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance works
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Valid DBS check required



V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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