Fire And Security Alarm Engineer

UK Security & Fire Services; Rough Hills; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Job summary

UK Security & Fire Ltd is hiring a Fire & Security Alarm Engineer to install, service, and maintain fire alarm and security systems across client sites in the Wolverhampton area. The role requires strong knowledge of fire and security systems and the ability to work on varied commercial and residential sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience with BS5839/BS7671 standards and be familiar with brands like Gent, Advanced, Hikvision, Texecom, and Paxton.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installing, servicing and maintaining fire and security systems.
• Knowledge of BS5839 and BS7671 standards is required or highly preferred.
• Experience with leading system brands (Gent, Advanced, Hikvision, Texecom, Paxton).

Responsibilities

• Install, service and fault-find fire alarm and security systems on client sites.
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with current UK standards and regulations.
• Complete job reports and documentation accurately.
• Provide excellent on-site customer service.
• Work as a team and independently as needed.

Skills

Fire & security systems

BS5839 knowledge

BS7671 knowledge

Driving licence

Customer service

Tools

Gent

Advanced

Hikvision

Texecom

Paxton

Job description

Fire & Security Alarm Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Start from £28,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

About Us

UK Security & Fire Ltd are a well-established and growing fire & security company based in Wolverhampton delivering high-quality installation, maintenance, and support services to a wide range of commercial and residential clients. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Alarm Engineer to join our team.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Alarm Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire alarm and security systems across various client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, servicing, and fault-finding of:
  • Fire alarm systems (conventional & addressable)
  • Intruder alarms
  • CCTV systems
  • Access control systems
• Carrying out routine maintenance and inspections
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently
• Ensuring all work complies with current UK standards and regulations
• Completing job reports and documentation accurately
• Providing excellent customer service on-site

Requirements

• Proven experience in fire and security systems (minimum [X] years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. BS5839, BS7671)
• Experience with leading system brands (e.g. Gent, Advanced, Hikvision, Texecom, Paxton)
• Full UK Manual driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• FIA qualifications or equivalent
• ECS/CSCS card
• Experience working in residential and commercial environments

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company pension scheme
• Paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person