Fire and Security Service Engineer

Flash Security Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone and laptop

Tools and PPE provided

Ongoing technical and manufacturer培训

Job summary

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

The role requires independent work, accurate documentation, and compliance with industry standards. A company vehicle, laptop and phone are provided, along with tools and PPE to perform duties safely and professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in fire-alarm installation, servicing and maintenance.
• Experience with Advanced fire-alarm panels and Apollo devices.
• Proven experience with Texecom and Galaxy intruder systems.
• Experience with IP CCTV systems (Hikvision, Avigilon, Dahua).
• Experience with Paxton and ACT access-control systems.
• Full UK driving licence; company vehicle provided.
• Ability to work independently and manage jobs to completion.
• Strong documentation and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission fire-alarm systems.
• Service, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Work with intruder alarms, CCTV and access-control systems.
• Complete job sheets, test records and handover paperwork.
• Configure basic networking and connect equipment to client networks.
• Deliver high-quality customer service on site.

Skills

Independent worker

Organization skills

Documentation

Customer service

Driving licence

Tools

Advanced fire-alarm panels

Apollo detection devices

Texecom intruder systems

Galaxy intruder systems

IP CCTV (Hikvision, Avigilon, Dahua)

Paxton access-control

ACT access-control

Networking basics

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Flash Security as a skilled Service Fire & Security Engineer. You will install, service, and maintain fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems across London and surrounding areas.

Relevant experience may include Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Installation Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Multi-Skilled Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Fire & Security Installation Engineer or Fire & Security Service Engineer.

SALARY: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a company vehicle and benefits

LOCATION: Field-based, Greater London. Ideally based in or near Wandsworth, covering London and surrounding areas within approximately 40 miles

JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent

Job overview

We are recruiting a field-based Fire & Security Engineer, ideally based in or near Wandsworthto cover Greater London and surrounding areas.

You will deliver high-quality installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire-alarm, intruder-alarm, CCTV, and access-control systems across commercial and residential sites. You will carry out work in accordance with company procedures, manufacturers’ instructions, site requirements, and applicable industry standards and codes of practice.

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

About us

For more than 10 years, Flash Security has helped clients protect their homes and businesses across London and the surrounding areas.

We provide fire detection, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access-control solutions tailored to individual client requirements. We focus on dependable systems, high-quality workmanship and professional customer service, supported by experienced engineers with a wide range of technical qualifications and practical experience.

Duties

Your duties as a Fire & Security Engineer will include:

• System installation: Install, test and commission fire-alarm systems, including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC control panels, Apollo detection devices and associated equipment, together with intruder-alarm, CCTV and access-control systems.
• Service and maintenance: Carry out routine servicing, fault finding, repairs, remedial works and planned preventative maintenance.
• Intruder alarms: Work confidently with Texecom and Galaxy systems.
• CCTV: Install and maintain Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua IP CCTV systems.
• Access control: Install, configure and support Paxton and ACT access-control systems.
• Documentation: Accurately complete job sheets, test records, service reports, commissioning documents and handover paperwork.
• Networking support: Configure basic networking, including adding devices, assigning IP addresses, testing connectivity and connecting equipment to client networks.
• Customer service: Maintain a professional, safe and tidy approach when working on client sites.

Candidate requirements

• At least five years’ practical experience in fire-alarm installation, servicing and maintenance.
• Experience with Advanced fire-alarm panels and Apollo detection devices.
• Proven experience working with Texecom and Galaxy intruder-alarm systems.
• Experience with IP CCTV systems, including Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua.
• Experience with access-control systems such as Paxton and ACT.
• Knowledge of relevant fire and security industry standards and codes of practice.
• Ability to work independently and manage jobs through to completion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Company vehicle.
• Company phone and laptop.
• Tools and PPE provided.
• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training.