Job Description
Fire & Security Installation Engineer
London & Home Counties Permanent Company Vehicle Provided
Options Resourcing are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Fire & Security business for an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer with experience across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and emergency lighting systems to join a reputable company offering long-term career development, ongoing training, and excellent earning potential through overtime and call-out payments.
The majority of works are based across London and the Home Counties, with occasional travel further afield when required.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of fire and security systems across commercial, industrial, and residential environments.
Key Responsibilities
Installation and repair of:
- Fire alarm systems
- Intruder alarm systems
- CCTV systems
- Access control systems
- Emergency lighting
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
- Commissioning new fire and security systems
- Ensuring compliance with BS 5839, BS 5266, NSI, FIA, and relevant industry standards
- Completing all required documentation including certificates and service records
- Providing technical support and advice to customers
- Participating in the on-call rota
- Maintaining company equipment, tools, and vehicle
- Working in accordance with health & safety procedures
Requirements
- Proven experience installing and servicing fire and security systems
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of relevant fire and security regulations and standards
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Full UK driving licence
- Desirable
- FIA training qualifications
- Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds)
- Experience with systems including:
- Gent
- Advanced
- Kentec
- Morley
- Honeywell
- Texecom
- Hikvision
- Paxton
- Knowledge of IP-based systems and networking
- IPAF certification
Package & Benefits
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Laptop & mobile phone
- Company pension scheme
- PPE & uniform provided
- Calibrated meter
- DeWalt drill set
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am 5:30pm
Call-Out & Overtime
Standby payments:
25 per weekday night
50 per weekend day
100 Bank Holidays
Door-to-door payment for out-of-hours call-outs
Overtime paid at:
Time and a half MondaySaturday
Double time Sundays & Bank Holidays
Travel & Subsistence
Occasional UK travel may be required.
When working away:
100 net subsistence per night
Premier Inn accommodation provided
Breakfast included
Holiday
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Increasing annually up to 25 days
If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next opportunity with a growing and supportive business, we would like to hear from you.
