Fire Alarm Installation Engineer

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private healthcare

Company credit card

23 days + bank holidays

Travel time pay

On-call rota negotiable

Standby allowance £160/wk

Annual salary reviews

Overtime paid (time and a half)

Laptop & mobile

Power tools provided

Training & development

Team social/events

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd is recruiting for a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer based in Nottingham, with Midlands focus and occasional travel to the North. The role involves installing, commissioning and supporting fire alarm systems across commercial projects, ensuring high-quality installation and customer satisfaction.

The package includes a salary of £45,000–£50,000 DOE, a company van for personal use, private healthcare, and ongoing training with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm standards and regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel north occasionally.
• Ability to read drawings and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and configure fire alarm systems across commercial projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and project teams.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and project docs.
• Ensure installations meet regulations and standards and handover docs are complete.
• Liaise with customers, PMs and engineers throughout projects.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fire alarm commissioning

Technical guidance

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Tools

Advanced

Morley

Kentec

Apollo

Job description

Fire Alarm Installation Engineer
Nottingham
£45,000 - £50,000 DOE

Excellent Benefits Package

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience
• Company van provided, including personal use
• Company credit card
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service
• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
• Call-out rota available and negotiable – engineers can choose whether they wish to participate
• Standby allowance: £160 per week when on call
• Private healthcare
• Annual salary reviews
• Overtime available after 40 hours, paid at time and a half, with double time available at weekends
• Company laptop, mobile phone, and power tools provided
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Fully funded company social and team-building events

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and well-established Fire & Security company with an outstanding reputation built on decades of industry expertise.

Due to continued growth and an increasing number of installation projects, they are looking to add an experienced Fire Alarm Installation Engineer to their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to become a key point of contact for technical guidance and support across projects. The majority of work will be based across the Midlands, with occasional travel to projects further north.

The company genuinely invests in its employees, offering long-term career progression, ongoing training, and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive and highly knowledgeable team.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, and supporting fire alarm systems across a range of commercial projects.

Alongside your hands-on installation responsibilities, you will act as a point of contact for guidance and technical support on projects, working closely with project managers, engineers, and customers to ensure installations are delivered to a high standard.

The majority of projects will be located throughout the Midlands, with occasional travel to the North required depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and configure a variety of fire alarm systems
• Work with industry-leading manufacturers including Advanced, Morley, Kentec, and Apollo
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and project teams
• Act as a key point of contact for installation-related queries and technical issues
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Ensure installations are completed to a high standard and in accordance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Fault-find and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning
• Liaise with customers, project managers, and other engineers throughout projects
• Complete commissioning documentation, handover paperwork, and project reports accuratelySupport the successful delivery of projects from installation through to completion
• Travel occasionally to projects in the North, although the majority of work will be across the Midlands

Requirements

• Proven experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems and installation practices
• Experience with systems such as Advanced, Morley, Kentec, and Apollo would be advantageous
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to other engineers
• Good understanding of relevant fire alarm standards and regulations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel occasionally to projects further north

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and respected Fire & Security organisation where your technical expertise will be genuinely valued.

With the majority of projects based in the Midlands and only occasional travel north, this would suit an experienced Fire Alarm Installation Engineer looking for greater responsibility, technical ownership, and a clear path for career development.