Fire and Security Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression

Structured projects

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer in Southampton. You will join a well‑established company delivering high-quality projects across commercial and residential sites, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

The role involves hands‑on service and installation across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control, including installing new systems, servicing existing installations, and fault finding to meet standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire and security system installation and service.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control.
• Reliable, professional, and self-motivated.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Installing fire and security systems across commercial and residential projects.
• Servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding on existing systems.
• Ensuring compliance with fire and security regulations and client standards.
• Working within a skilled and supportive team.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

CCTV systems

Intruder alarms

Access control

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer - Southampton

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 | Service & Installation Role

We're recruiting an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established and respected company in Southampton. Known for delivering high‑quality projects across commercial and residential sites, this company values its engineers and provides a professional, supportive, and team‑focused environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on service and installation role, giving you the chance to work across a range of systems, including fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control. You will be responsible for installing new systems, servicing and maintaining existing installations, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring all work meets industry standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing fire and security systems across commercial and residential projects
• Servicing, maintaining, and fault‑finding on existing systems
• Ensuring compliance with fire and security regulations and client standards
• Working within a skilled and supportive team

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in fire and security system installation and service
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control
• Reliable, professional, and self‑motivated
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary £38k‑£45k DOE
• Mix of service and installation work for variety and career development
• Supportive management and structured projects
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
• Stable company with long‑term projects

This role is ideal for a Fire & Security Engineer looking for a varied, hands‑on position with a company that values quality work, supports its engineers, and offers long‑term career progression in Southampton.