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Role:

Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer – Contract

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Employment  Type:

Contract

Reference number:

BH-7839

Profession:

Fire and Security

Date posted:

14-Oct-2026

Fire & Security Service & Maintenance Engineer

Contract
Location: North East – Newcastle, Durham, Teesside & Surrounding Areas
Rate: £250–£275 per day
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP

V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced Fire & Security Service Engineers for a 6-month contract covering Newcastle, Durham, Teesside and the surrounding North East region.

Working with an established national fire and security specialist, engineers will be responsible for servicing, planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and reactive repairs across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced subcontract engineers looking for consistent work and competitive day rates.

Contract Details
  • £250–£275 per day, depending on experience

  • 6-month contract

  • Work across the North East

  • Service, maintenance and reactive works

  • Immediate starts available

Key Responsibilities
  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of fire and security systems

  • Reactive maintenance and fault finding

  • Servicing and testing of fire alarm systems

  • Maintenance of CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems

  • Working on disabled refuge and public address systems

  • Diagnosing and repairing system faults

  • Completing remedial works and minor upgrades

  • Completing service reports and maintenance documentation

Experience Required
  • Previous experience as a Fire & Security Service Engineer

  • Strong servicing and fault-finding experience

  • Knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder systems

  • Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance

  • Ability to diagnose and resolve faults independently

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Good communication skills

Apply Now If you're an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer based in Newcastle, Durham, Teesside or the surrounding areas, apply today or contact V7 Recruitment for further information.


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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