Senior Fire & Security Installation Engineer
Ignis Fire & Security Birmingham, Part of the fast-growing Ranger Group
About Ignis Fire & Security
Ignis Fire & Security is a rapidly growing, customer-focused organisation specialising in the installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire alarm, CCTV, intruder, and access control systems across the West Midlands. As part of the expanding Ranger Group, the business is scaling quickly and investing heavily in engineering excellence and customer service.
This growth has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Fire & Security Engineer to join the Birmingham-based team and play a key role in shaping the future of the engineering function.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who wants to step into a senior position with autonomy, technical variety, and the chance to influence standards, mentor junior engineers, and support continued regional expansion.
Youll work across the West Midlands delivering high-quality service, installation, commissioning, and fault-finding on a wide range of fire and security systems.
Key Responsibilities
Fire & Security Servicing Diagnose, repair, and maintain fire alarm, intruder, CCTV, and access control systems to industry standards.
System Installation Install and commission new systems across commercial and industrial sites.
Technical Leadership Support, mentor, and guide junior engineers, ensuring best practice and high-quality workmanship.
Customer Support Deliver exceptional customer service, providing clear communication and professional on-site support.
Compliance & Reporting Complete accurate documentation, ensure compliance with BS5839 and relevant standards, and uphold company procedures.
On-Call & Overtime Participate in the call-out rota and take advantage of overtime opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required
Fire Alarm Expertise Strong knowledge of addressable and conventional systems (e.g., Advanced, Kentec, Morley).
Security Systems Experience Skilled with CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control platforms.
Industry Qualifications FIA units, ECS/CSCS, IPAF, or equivalent desirable.
Fault-Finding Ability Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Driving Licence Full UK driving licence required.
Experience Level Minimum 5+ years in fire & security engineering.
Salary & Benefits
Base salary: £38,000 £44,000 depending on experience
OTE: £45,000 & overtime
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Company van, laptop and mobile phone
Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing, security, and peace of mind
Career progression within a fast-growing group
Referral bonus scheme available through the Ranger Group (up to £1,000 for engineering referrals)
Why Join Ignis Fire & Security?
Be part of a rapidly expanding engineering team within a national group.
Work with modern systems and high-quality equipment.
Enjoy a supportive culture that values expertise, development, and customer excellence.
Real opportunities to progress into Lead Engineer, Technical Specialist, or Supervisor roles as the business grows.
As an equal opportunities employer, RangerFS is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
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