Fire & Security Installation Engineer
Location: London & South East
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Salary: £36,000 £47,000 basic DOE
Excellent earnings potential Company van provided
Im recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding fire and security contractor operating across London and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of installation work, they are looking to bring an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer into their dedicated installations team.
This is a long-term, permanent opportunity offering stability, strong earning potential and access to ongoing training with a business that has an excellent reputation across residential, commercial and education-sector clients.
The Role
Youll be working across London and the surrounding counties installing fire and security systems into:
* Residential properties
* Small and medium-sized enterprises
* Education sector sites
Installations vary in size and duration, ranging from one-day jobs through to larger projects lasting several weeks. Engineers typically work in small, supportive teams while benefiting from strong technical backup and structured processes.
What Youll Be Doing
* First and second fix installation works
* Installing intruder alarm systems (primarily Texecom and Pyronix)
* Installing access control and door entry systems, mainly Paxton Net2
* Installing IP and analogue CCTV systems, including Hikvision platforms
* Installing conventional and wireless fire alarm systems (including Advanced, Apollo and Kentec)
* Emergency lighting installation
* Dualcom monitoring and associated communication devices
* Commissioning, testing and handover of systems
* Completing job documentation and site records
* Working in line with NSI codes of practice for installation, commissioning and maintenance
* Supporting apprentices or junior engineers when required
What Theyre Looking For
* 23 years minimum experience as a Fire & Security Installation Engineer
* Strong experience across intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire systems
* Good IP and basic networking knowledge
* Understanding of compliance, quality standards and health & safety
* Strong communication and customer-facing skills
* Organised, self-motivated and reliable approach
* Full manual UK driving licence
* Based within reasonable access to London and the South East (Kent, Surrey, Sussex)
* Willing to undertake further training and security screening
* NSSA Security Screening is required
Training & Development
Engineers are actively supported with ongoing development, including:
* In-house and onsite technical training
* Access to certified external courses with recognised training providers
* Opportunities to broaden skillsets across fire and security disciplines
* Clear progression routes as the business continues to grow
Package & Benefits
* £36,000 £47,000 basic salary depending on experience
* Company van and fuel card
* Pension scheme
* 23 days holiday rising to 25 days, plus bank holidays
* Attendance bonus day
* Uniform, PPE, tools and equipment supplied
* Ongoing training and upskilling
* Employee assistance programme
* Company sick pay
* Rewards and recognition schemes
* Company events
* Small, friendly teams with dedicated technical support
* Additional earnings through overtime, on-call and commission
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* 7.75 hours onsite per day
* Start time up to 08:30
* Flexibility required depending on project size and duration
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If you are interested in this role, please apply below or contact me directly.