Lead engineer Fire & Security Glasgow

Engineering
Glasgow
May 19, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Fire & Security Team Leader
Location: Glasgow

Salary & Package

£40,000 plus overtime, bonus, and standby payments

Are you an experienced Fire & Security professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role with a company that values its engineers, offers strong earning potential, and supports long-term career development?

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Fire & Security Team Leader to join our growing team across Glasgow and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for leading by example while carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repairs across a range of fire and security systems on commercial sites.

The Role

  • Lead and support engineers across service and maintenance operations
  • Service, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of:
    • Fire Alarms
    • CCTV Systems
    • Intruder Alarms
    • Access Control Systems
  • Ensure all works are completed to industry standards and customer expectations
  • Support and mentor junior engineers where required
  • Participate in a 1 in 12 call out rota
  • Complete electronic job reports and documentation
  • Deliver a high level of customer service at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in the Fire & Security industry
  • Experience supervising or supporting engineers is advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems
  • Good fault finding and diagnostic skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong communication and customer facing skills
  • FIA/Tavcom training is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

  • Company EV van (available for personal use)
  • Company phone and laptop
  • £2,000 annual KPI bonus paid quarterly
  • Overtime paid after 40 hours:
    • x1.5 Monday-Saturday
    • x2 Sundays & Bank Holidays
  • £180 standby allowance per 7-day call out period
  • Door to door travel paid on call outs
  • Paid travel time (excluding first and last 30 minutes of the day)
  • Private medical and dental cover for you and your family
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 24 hour Virtual GP access
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Ongoing training and development via Learning Hub & Tavcom
  • Annual appraisal and progression opportunities

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join a growing and supportive Fire & Security business offering stability, strong earning potential, and clear routes for progression into leadership.

If you are a dedicated engineer ready to step into a Team Leader position, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a forward thinking Fire & Security team in Glasgow.

Contact Bradley Spencer on

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