Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Innotech Partners; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical services company is seeking a Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer in Braintree, UK. The role involves installation and maintenance of fire detection and security systems, with responsibilities including ongoing maintenance and adherence to health and safety guidelines. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a clean UK driving license. A competitive starting salary between £35k-£45k is offered, along with benefits like a fuel card and progression opportunities.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Fuel card & company van

Overtime opportunities

Uniform & tools provided

Progression opportunities

Pension contribution

Full training by a supportive team

Qualifications

• Basic programming knowledge related to security systems is advantageous.
• Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments.
• Respect for health and safety of self, colleagues, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Install fire detection and security alarm systems.
• Provide ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support customers and wider company operations as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting fire detection systems

Basic programming knowledge

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds 236 parts 1+2 or equivalent

17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification

Tools

Fire detection systems

Security alarm systems

Emergency lighting

Job description

Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer

Starting Salary: Circa £35k‑£45k

Type: Full‑time | Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Innotech Partners is collaborating with an established contractor that specialises in design, installation and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems. We are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Fire Alarm and Security Systems Installation Engineer to join on a permanent full‑time basis.

The standard hours are 40 hours a week Monday‑Friday, with plentiful overtime opportunities.

Benefits

• Holiday: 20 days + 8 bank holidays
• Fuel card & company van
• Opportunity to earn overtime (1.5x on Saturdays)
• Uniform & tools provided
• Progression opportunities
• Pension contribution
• Full training by a supportive, friendly team

Responsibilities

• Installation of fire detection and security alarm systems, including emergency lighting, remote monitoring, intruder alarms, access controls, intercoms and nurse call systems.
• Maintain and provide ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support customers and wider company operations, sales, administration and operations as required.
• Observe and adhere to company Health & Safety guidelines and contribute to a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Basic programming knowledge related to the above systems is advantageous; training can be provided.
• Specific product knowledge of manufacturers such as Gent, Advanced Electronics, HAES, Kentec, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Airsense, Honeywell, Paxton, Control Soft, Videcon, Hikvision is desired.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, identify and suggest appropriate actions for fire detection and alarm systems maintenance.
• Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments.
• City & Guilds 236 parts 1+2 electrical installation or equivalent; 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification desirable but not essential.
• Clean, valid UK driving licence.
• Adaptable, comfortable solving problems autonomously and not reliant on a daily routine.
• Respect for health and safety of self, colleagues and customers.

If this role interests you, please apply via the link and we will be in touch. Alternatively, you can contact Chris Duggan at Innotech Partners to discuss the role in more detail.