Title:  Fire and Security Engineer

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations.  As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Fire and Security Engineer

Based in our Northern region, covering Greater Manchester, Leeds Sheffield, Hull

£38,000- £40,000 per year

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30

We currently have 2 opportunities for Fire and Security Officers to join our team based within Sheffield. For this position you will provide effective fire and security servicing, maintenance and repairs service that meets contract and customer expectations. These include fire alarms and detection, access control/door entry, cctv, warden call, emergency lighting, smoke vent systems, intruder alarms and firefighting equipment to the Group's property portfolio. You will also be required to carry out repairs, installation and commissioning of fire detection and security systems.

The role is based within Property Services who are responsible for delivering high quality and cost-effective property repairs, compliance and installation and estate services across the UK to mainly internal clients and additionally a small number of external clients.

The role of Fire and Security Operative will include:

• Carry out fire and security servicing, repair, and installation works in compliance with relevant regulations to ensure the Group's properties are compliant and safe
• Maintaining systems including fire alarms, access control/door entry, cctv, emergency lighting, smoke vents systems, intruder alarms & warden call
• Ensuring tools & equipment including PPE are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract and service specifications

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, Gas - Safe Isolation - Practical Assessment - or currently undertaking the qualifications.  As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications.  Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Strong Fire and/or Security background
• Experience with a range of different products and manufacturers
• Electrically competent; able to carry out safe isolations and maintain a safe working environment
• Experience with Installing, Commissioning and Maintaining Systems
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Effective from 1st April - £38,000per annum (rising to £40,000 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 25 March 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -  http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.