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Scion Communications - Fire & Security

Fire & Security Engineer

On site

Thatcham, United kingdom

Full Time

26-11-2025

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Job Advert: Join Our Team as a Fire and Security Engineer!

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire (Ideal candidates will be within a 20-30 minute commute)

Company: Scion Communications

Are you a talented and motivated Fire and Security Engineer looking for your next career move? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills are valued and your expertise makes a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you!

Scion Communications is experiencing significant growth, and we are looking to strengthen our team with several experienced engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and play a key role in our continued success.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

1. Engineer Supervisor

The Role: Become the first point of contact for our field-based engineering team. You will provide crucial support, answer technical questions, and deliver training to ensure the highest standards of work. This is a perfect step for an engineer ready to move into a leadership and mentoring role.
You will: Support, guide, and train engineers on the road, act as a liaison between the office and field teams, and help resolve complex technical issues.
This role will be part field and office based.

2. Senior Engineer

The Role: Lead from the front and set the standard for excellence. You will be the face of Scion for our customers, taking the lead on large-scale projects and demonstrating best practices for the rest of the team.
You will: Manage key projects, provide expert installation and commissioning, act as a role model for junior engineers, and ensure customer satisfaction at the highest level.

3. Maintenance Engineer

The Role: Due to huge expansion, we need a dedicated professional to manage our growing portfolio of maintenance contracts. You will be the reliable expert ensuring our clients' systems are fully operational and compliant.
You will: Conduct scheduled 6/12 monthly service visits for a diverse range of clients including Gyms, Schools, Retail Branches, and Residential properties. Your work will involve servicing and troubleshooting systems including Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, Fire Extinguishers, and more.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in one or more of the following: Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, and Data Cabling.
For the Maintenance Engineer role, direct experience with servicing the above systems is essential.
A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.
A full UK driving licence.
Ideally, living within a short (20-30 min) commute of our Thatcham head office, as you will be required to attend most mornings.

Why Join Scion?

Be a key part of a growing and ambitious company.
Take on a varied and interesting role with a diverse client base.
Clear career progression paths and opportunities for development.
A supportive and friendly team environment.

Ready to Apply?

If you are interested in joining our talented team, please send your CV and a covering letter to Dean at dean@scioncommunications.co.uk.

Alternatively, for an informal chat about these exciting opportunities, give us a call on 01189 407200.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Scion Communications

About the Company

Here at Scion we are recognised as one of Berkshire's leading providers of cutting-edge security systems, including CCTV, fire protection, and telecom solutions. Established in 2002, we've built a team of experienced technicians, engineers, and system designers dedicated to ensuring optimal performance and value for our clients. Through word-of-mouth recommendations and fostering strong relationships, we've forged the Scion brand by delivering efficient CCTV security systems, fire protection, and telecom solutions to a div... Know more