Fire & Safety Installation Engineer

Roc Search GmbH; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A security solutions company in the UK seeks a Fire Alarm & Security Installation Engineer. This position requires expertise in installing and commissioning fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, and CCTV. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of industry regulations, technical drawing interpretation skills, and problem-solving abilities. A full UK driving licence is mandatory. The role offers a company vehicle, overtime opportunities, and training. Join us to deliver high-quality security solutions to diverse clients.

Benefits

Company vehicle + fuel card

Overtime and call-out opportunities

Training and industry certifications

Company pension scheme

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing fire detection and security systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work independently on-site.
• Strong problem-solving skills and fault-finding ability.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm and security systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Diagnose and resolve installation issues efficiently.

Skills

Install fire detection systems

Knowledge of industry regulations

Read technical drawings

Fault-finding skills

Full UK driving licence

Good IT literacy

Education

Relevant electrical/fire/security certifications

Job description

Job Title: Fire Alarm & Security Installation Engineer

Department: Fire & Security
Location: Wiltshire and surrounding counties
Reports to: Fire & Security Project/Service Manager
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

As a Fire Alarm & Security Installation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality life-safety and electronic security systems to commercial, industrial, and residential clients. You will be responsible for installing and commissioning systems in line with industry standards, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to the highest professional standard.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning

• Install, configure, and commission fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional).
• Install and commission intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and associated security equipment.
• Ensure all installations comply with BS 5839, BS 4737, BS EN 50131, and other relevant standards.
• Complete system testing, fault-finding, and final handover documentation.

Technical

• Interpret technical drawings, site plans, and wiring diagrams.
• Work with cabling (FP200, Cat5/6, coax) and containment systems.
• Diagnose installation issues and resolve them efficiently.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience installing fire detection and security systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and installation practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work independently on-site.
• Solid fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good IT literacy for system programming and commissioning.

Desirable

• FIA training units or equivalent fire system qualifications.
• Experience with major system manufacturers such as Advanced, Kentec, Morley, Apollo, Paxton, Hikvision, Honeywell, Ajax, etc.
• ECS/CSCS card, IPAF, PASMA, or other site qualifications.
• Relevant electrical or fire/security certifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds).

Benefits

• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Overtime and call-out opportunities
• Training and industry certifications
• Company pension scheme
• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send your updated CV.