Fire & Security Service & Installation Engineer
We are expanding our team following the award of a new long-term contract with Kingston Council. This role is employed directly by Bourneside Electrical Services Ltd, and we are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Service & Installation Engineer to join Bourneside Electrical Services – someone confident working across Kingston Council sites to install, maintain and fault‑find on:
* Access control systems
* Panic alarms / staff assist systems
* Door entry & intercom systems
You’ll be working across local authority buildings including offices, supported housing, depots and public facilities. This is a varied role with autonomy, a steady workflow, use of a modern, structured job management platform (Simpro) and guaranteed support from management.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, maintenance & installation of fire and security systems.
* Fault finding and rectification across electrical security systems.
* Carrying out PPM works and annual servicing schedules.
* Working safely within Council buildings and sensitive environments.
* Completing reports, certificates and compliance documentation.
* Liaising with site staff, tenants and internal admin teams.
* Participating in an on‑call rota (if required).
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience servicing fire and security systems.
* Competency on addressable & conventional fire alarm panels (e.g., Advanced, Kentec, Gent, Morley).
* Experience with access control (Paxton, ACT, etc.).
* Experience with intruder alarms (Texecom, Honeywell, Pyronix, etc.).
* Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams and site schematics.
* Full UK driving licence.
Preferred / Highly Advantageous
* FIA training modules (the industry gold standard):
* FIA Unit 3 (Maintenance)
* BTEC / City & Guilds in Fire & Security Systems
* C&G 1853 or 236, or equivalent vocational qualification.
* ECS / JIB Card (ideally Fire & Security Systems Engineer card).
* IP networking experience
Modern access/fire/security all leans heavily on IP and data infrastructure.
* Knowledge of BS 5839-1 & BS 4737 / EN50131 (intruder).
* Experience working in local authority contracts.
Personal Skills
* Customer‑friendly and able to communicate well with vulnerable tenants & council staff.
* Strong problem‑solving mindset.
* Able to work independently and manage own workload.
* High attention to safety & compliance.
* Great attention to detail for completion of reports.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Quarterly performance based bonus scheme.
* Clear performance standards and structured annual pay reviews.
* Overtime opportunities.
* Supportive team environment.
* Stable long‑term work pipeline (Council contract).
* All works completed using Simpro AI powered operating platform.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Security and Investigations
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