Fire and Security Engineer

Flash Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone and laptop

Tools and PPE provided

Ongoing training

Job summary

Flash Security is recruiting a Fire and Security Engineer to install, service and maintain fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control across London and surrounding areas.

You will deliver high-quality installations and servicing, manage jobs from start to finish, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain documentation on-site. Company car, phone, laptop, tools and PPE are provided, with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fire alarm installation, service and maintenance.
• Experience with Advanced and Apollo fire alarm systems.
• Proven experience with Texecom and Galaxy intruder alarms.
• Experience with IP CCTV systems including Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua.
• Background in Paxton and ACT access control.
• Knowledge of fire and security industry standards and codes of practice.
• Basic networking knowledge including IP addressing.
• Ability to work independently and manage jobs through to completion.
• Strong organisational skills and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• System Installation: Install and commission fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.

Skills

Fire alarm install

Fire alarm service

IP CCTV systems

Access control

Networking basics

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer

An exciting opportunity to join our team at Flash Security, for a skilled Fire and Security Engineer to carry out installation, servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems across London and surrounding areas.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Installation Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Fire and Security Installation Engineer, Fire and Security Service Engineer

SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Car + Benefits

LOCATION: Orpington, Greater London (covering +/- 40 Miles)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Fire and Security Engineer based in Orpington, covering London and surrounding areas within approximately 40 miles.

As a Fire and Security Engineer you will deliver high-quality installation, servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarm systems, CCTV and access control solutions. Working across commercial and residential sites, you will ensure systems are fully compliant with industry standards and codes of practice.

The Fire and Security Engineer will be confident working independently, managing jobs from start to finish, completing documentation and providing a professional, safe and tidy service on‑site.

ABOUT US

For over 10 years we’ve been dedicated to helping our clients protect their properties across the UK. Our engineers are highly trained specialists in fire and general security with a very wide range of qualifications and experience.

We offer our clients a large number of products which will impact on their safety such as the latest burglar alarms, CCTV, fire protection and access control systems - always designed to individual needs to provide the best possible protection for each property.

DUTIES

• System Installation: Install and commission fire alarm systems (including Advanced, Apollo, Kentec and C-TEC panels), intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems

• Service & Maintenance: Carry out routine servicing, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance

• Intruder Alarm Systems: Work confidently with Texecom and Galaxy systems

• CCTV Systems: Install and maintain Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua IP CCTV systems

• Access Control: Install and configure Paxton and ACT access control systems

• Testing & Compliance: Complete system testing, ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes of practice

• Documentation: Accurately complete paperwork, test sheets and handover documentation

• Networking Support: Configure basic networking including adding devices, assigning IP addresses and connecting equipment

• Customer Service: Maintain a professional, safe and tidy approach when working on client sites

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in fire alarm installation, service and maintenance

• Experience with Advanced and Apollo fire alarm systems

• Proven experience of working with Texecom and Galaxy intruder alarms

• Experience with IP CCTV systems including Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua

• A background in access control systems such as Paxton and ACT

• Knowledge of fire and security industry standards and codes of practice

• Basic networking knowledge including device configuration and IP addressing

• Ability to work independently and manage jobs through to completion

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately

• Full UK driving licence

BENEFITS

• Company car
• Phone and laptop
• Tools and PPE provided
• Ongoing training

NO AGENCIES PLEASE