Fire Alarm Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is looking for a Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer in the Midlands. This full-time role offers a starting salary of circa £35k-£40k and involves installation and maintenance of alarm systems. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience, including troubleshooting skills in fire systems. Benefits include a fuel card, company van, and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Fuel card & Company Van

Opportunity to earn overtime

Full training by a supportive team

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Specific product knowledge of manufacturers like Gent, Honeywell, and Hikvision.
• Experience in domestic and commercial environments.
• Clean, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fire detection and security alarm systems.
• Ongoing reactive maintenance of systems.
• Adherence to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting fire detection and alarm systems

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Basic programming knowledge

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 electrical installation or equivalent

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Tools

Fire detection systems

Security alarm systems

Intruder alarms

Access controls

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer

Location: Midlands

Starting Salary: Circa £35k-£40k

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Innotech Partners are collaborating with an established contractor who specializes in 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.

The standard hours are 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, with plentiful overtime available if desired.

Benefits

• Starting salary circa £35,000 - £40,000
• Holiday - 20 days + 8 days 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

Role Duties

• 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 and Safety guidelines and contribute to a safe working environment

Requirements

• Additional capabilities or basic programming knowledge related to systems are 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 and resolve issues related to fire detection and alarm systems
• Experience working in domestic and commercial environments
• City and Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 electrical installation or equivalent experience
• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification is desirable but not essential
• Clean, valid driving licence
• Adaptable, problem-solving skills, and comfort working autonomously
• Respect for health and safety of all colleagues and customers

If interested, please apply via the link or contact Chris Duggan at Innotech Partners for more details. INNOTECH PARTNERS acts as an employment agency (perm) and an employment business (temp/contract). Innotech Partners Limited (phone number removed) is a subsidiary of Talentia Group.