Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Innotech Partners; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable installation firm in Edinburgh seeks a Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer to install fire detection and security alarm systems. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in both domestic and commercial environments. The position is full-time with a salary of circa £35k-£40k, offering career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments.
• Clean, valid driving licence and Full UK driving licence.
• Respect for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fire detection and security alarm systems.
• Maintain and provide ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support customers and company operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Programming knowledge

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Tools

Fire detection and alarm systems

Security alarm systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer

Location: London

Starting Salary: Circa £35k-£40k

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Innotech Partners are collaborating with an established Contractor who specialise design, installation and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems. They are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Fire Alarm and Security Systems Installation Engineer to join them on a permanent full time basis.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Overtime is available if you choose to take it.

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, including sales, administration and operations where required.
• Observe and adhere to company Health and Safety guidelines and contribute to a Health and Safety working environment.

Requirements

• Any additional capabilities or basic programming knowledge relating to any of the above systems would be advantageous. Training and development can be offered in these areas.
• Specific product knowledge of some or all of the following manufacturers is desired: Gent Certification, Advanced Electronics, HAES, Kentec, Gent, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Airsense, Honeywell, Paxton, Control Soft, Videcon, Hikvision.
• A proven ability to troubleshoot, identify and suggest appropriate course of action, specifically related to issues and maintenance related to fire detection and alarm systems.
• Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments.
• City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation would be advantageous, or time served equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification would be desirable but not essential.
• Clean, valid driving licence and Full UK driving licence.
• Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills, autonomous working style and flexibility in daily routines.
• Respect for health and safety of themselves, colleagues and customers.

How to apply

If this role is of interest, 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.

INNOTECH PARTNERS acts as an employment agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Innotech Partners Limited acts as an Employment Agency and is a subsidiary of Talentia Group.