Fire & Security Install Engineer

Complete Security Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A security systems company in the United Kingdom is seeking skilled technicians to install and commission electronic security and life safety systems. The role requires strong installation experience and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a company van and salary up to £40k with training opportunities. A positive attitude towards learning new technologies is essential, alongside effective customer communication.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Training and certification package

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven installation experience in at least three of: CCTV, intruder, access control, fire detection.
• Able to work from drawings and method statements.
• DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, program, and commission security systems.
• Work safely, completing RAMS and permits to work.
• Train end users during handover.

Skills

Installation experience in CCTV, intruder, access control, fire detection

IP networking basics

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Education

ECS or CSCS card

IPAF and PASMA certifications

FIA units or equivalent for fire

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Fire detection systems

Job description

About the role

Install, commission, and hand over electronic security and life safety systems for commercial and domestic customers in line with NSI Gold and BAFE requirements. Systems include CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, intercoms, and fire detection.

Key responsibilities

• Install, terminate, program, and commission CCTV, intruder, access control, intercom, and fire systems to British and European Standards and manufacturer guidance
• Work from drawings and specifications from first fix to final fix, producing as‑fitted mark‑ups
• Test, verify, and document systems, providing commissioning sheets, certificates, and O&M packs
• Work safely at all times, completing RAMS, permits to work, and site inductions
• Liaise with customers and colleagues to plan works, minimise disruption, and meet deadlines
• Train end users during handover and obtain sign‑off
• Maintain van stock and tools and return unused materials to stores
• Support NSI Gold and BAFE audits with accurate records and housekeeping
• Occasional travel or overnight stays

Skills and experience

• Proven installation experience in at least three of : CCTV, intruder, access control, fire detection
• Confident with containment, cabling, terminations, IP networking basics, and device addressing
• Able to work from drawings and method statements with strong attention to detail
• Good customer communication and problem solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications and certifications

• ECS or CSCS card, or willingness to obtain
• IPAF and PASMA desirable
• FIA units or equivalent for fire desirable
• Manufacturer training on Hanwha, Texecom, Paxton, Dahua, Advanced, Kentec, Apollo, or Hochiki is a plus
• DBS check will be required

Personal attributes

• Professional, reliable, and tidy approach to work
• Safety conscious and compliant
• Team player who can also work independently and take ownership
• Positive attitude toward learning new technologies

KPIs you will influence

• First time right installation rate
• Commissioning documentation completeness and accuracy
• Jobs delivered on time and to budget
• Call backs within 30 days of handover
• Customer satisfaction scores

Benefits

• Company van and fuel card, uniform, and essential tools
• . Salary Up to £40k
• Overtime and on‑call allowances
• Training and certification package aligned to NSI Gold and BAFE
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increases 1 day per year to a maximum of 25 days.
• Company pension and employee assistance programme