Fire & Security Installation Engineer

Location: London & South East
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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

• £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

• Monday to Friday
• 7.75 hours onsite per day
• Start time up to 08:30
• Flexibility required depending on project size and duration
• Interested?

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or contact me directly.

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