TITLE: Fire & Security Install Engineer (Fire Biased)
Location: Leicester & surrounding areas (projects across Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, with occasional travel to Norwich, Telford & Birmingham)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic (depending on experience)
OTE: £45,000+ with overtime
Industry: Fire & Security Systems
ABOUT
My Client are a growing and well-established Fire & Security company specialising in high-quality fire alarm installations. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Fire-biased Install Engineer to join their close-knit installation team.
While the role is predominantly fire-focused, there will be occasional security installation works. That said, they're are very happy to consider strong fire-only engineers, with any security exposure seen as a bonus rather than a requirement. Most work is local to the Midlands, offering excellent work-life balance with door-to-door travel paid.
Benefits – Fire & Security Install Engineer:
* Company van provided (personal use available if desired)
* Door-to-door travel paid
* Overtime available as and when required
o Time & a half after 8 hours
o Double time Saturdays & Sundays
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays
o Increasing by 1 day per year (up to 25 days)
* No call-out rota
* 6-monthly company get-togethers
* Supportive, small team environment
* Opportunity to develop commissioning and security skills
Responsibilities – Fire & Security Install Engineer:
As a Fire & Security Install Engineer, your role will include:
* Installation of fire alarm systems on a mixture of domestic and commercial projects
* Occasional installation of basic security systems
* Working with systems including Advanced, Kentec, and Morley
* Assisting with basic commissioning where required
* Ensuring installations meet industry standards and regulations
* Working independently or as part of a small install team
* Maintaining high standards of workmanship and professionalism on site
Requirements – Fire & Security Install Engineer:
* Proven experience installing fire alarm systems
* Fire-biased or single-discipline Fire Engineer (security experience not essential)
* Experience with Advanced, Kentec, or Morley systems
* Willingness to undertake occasional security works
* Based in or around Leicester (or willing to commute)
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to learn and develop additional skills
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing business that genuinely values its engineers. With no call-out, paid travel time, strong overtime rates, and a friendly team culture, this role offers long-term security and a healthy work-life balance.
Apply Now!
If you're an experienced Fire & Security Install Engineer (or a strong Fire-only Engineer) based in or near Leicester, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.
Keywords to support your application:
Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Install Engineer, Fire Systems Installer, Fire Biased Engineer, Advanced Fire Alarms, Kentec, Morley, Fire Commissioning, Fire & Security Engineer, Leicester Fire Engineer
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