Fire and Security Installation Engineer

Full-time
On-site
South East
£36,000 - £47,000 GBP yearly
Security
Fire and Security Installation Engineer

Location: London & South East
Salary: £36,000 – £47,000 basic DOE
Excellent earnings potential and company van

I’m recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading NSI Gold and BAFE approved fire and security provider operating across London and the South East. The sector is busy with new contracts and upgrades, creating strong opportunities for experienced engineers who want a permanent position with training, progression and the chance to work on modern commercial and education sites as well as SME and residential projects.

The companies I represent are looking for engineers who can deliver high installation standards, complete digital job administration in real time and build long-term professional relationships with customers across the region, particularly in counties such as Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the wider South East.

The role will involve:

1st fix and 2nd fix installation works

Planned preventative maintenance and service visits

Fault finding and reactive support

Installation of intruder alarms on Texecom and Pyronix platforms

IP and analogue CCTV installations including Hikvision systems

Access control and door entry using Paxton Net2 style environments

Conventional and wireless fire alarm installation including Advanced, Apollo and Kentec equipment

Emergency lighting installation and testing

Dual Com monitoring devices and communication hardware

Working in line with NSI codes of practice covering installation, commissioning and maintenance

Supporting apprentices or trainees when required

Maintaining supplied equipment such as vans, phones, uniform and tools

Flexibility to work on projects lasting from one day to several weeks

Completion of industry and security screening processes

Engineers are ideally expected to have:

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a Fire and Security Installation Engineer

Strong background in CCTV and Access Control, particularly IP systems

Good IP knowledge required for networked CCTV and access workloads

Working knowledge of intruder alarms and conventional/addressable fire alarms

Confident fault-finding and diagnostic ability

PC / IT literacy

Awareness of health and safety regulations

Ability to work independently or collaboratively

Full manual UK driving licence

Willingness to attend certified training to enhance skill set

Professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach

Preparedness to be part of the emergency on-call rota

NSSA screening is required

Package

£36,000 – £47,000 basic salary DOE

Pension

23 days rising to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Attendance bonus day

Company van, phone, uniform, PPE and tools supplied

Ongoing in-house, onsite and outsourced training

Manufacturer and certified upskilling courses available

Employee assistance programme and company sick pay

Rewards, recognition initiatives and company events

Van fuel card

Additional earnings potential through overtime and on call

Door to Door: first half hour travel each way not payable, remainder paid door to door.

Overtime: paid at time and a half.

Sunday: paid at double time.

Call Out: roles involve Dual Com and communication devices; on call earnings and upgrades across London and SE counties.

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