Fire Alarm Small Works Engineer
£35,000–£50,000 depending on experience
South West
Are you an experienced Fire & Security installation engineer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys working across varied domestic and commercial sites? This is an opportunity to join a long-established contractor specialising in electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems — now looking for a skilled engineer to strengthen their growing team.
If you’re motivated, technically confident, and enjoy autonomy, this role offers stability, progression and the chance to work with leading systems across the South West and wider UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
Installing a range of fire detection and security systems — including emergency lighting, intruder alarms, access control, intercoms, remote monitoring and nurse-call systems
Delivering reactive maintenance and troubleshooting across domestic and commercial properties
Supporting customers and internal teams across operations, sales and administration
Ensuring all work meets company and statutory Health & Safety standards
Working independently to diagnose issues, suggest solutions and deliver high-quality workmanship
Managing site tasks, completing accurate paperwork and contributing to a safe working environment
What You Bring
Proven experience installing and maintaining fire alarm and security systems
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work autonomously
Product knowledge of systems such as Gent, Kentec, Advanced, HAES, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Honeywell, Paxton, Hikvision or similar (desirable)
City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent) — advantageous
17th/18th Edition and 2391 Testing & Inspection — desirable but not essential
Full UK driving licence
Experience in domestic and commercial environments
A proactive, safety-focused and customer-oriented approach
What’s on Offer
£35,000–£48,000 starting salary (experience-dependent)
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Company van and fuel card
Overtime opportunities (1.5x Saturdays)
Tools, uniform and ongoing training provided
Genuine progression options
Pension contribution
Supportive, friendly team environment
This role is being managed exclusively by Winberry.
To discuss the position in more detail, please contact Ben Willis at Winberry or apply via the link