Fire & Security Installation Engineer

Peaple Talent; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

Company pension

Job summary

Peaple Talent in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer to join our growing team on new installations, upgrades and small works across commercial sites.

This hands-on role focuses on installation, commissioning and project work, with overtime opportunities. A UK driving licence and 3+ years of Fire & Security experience are required, along with a professional approach and strong customer communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Fire & Security experience.
• Strong installation experience across fire and/or security systems.
• Good knowledge of fire alarms, intruder, CCTV and access control.
• Experience with IP / integrated systems.
• Confident commissioning and fault-finding.
• Experience working on commercial sites.
• Good customer communication and professional approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire and security systems.
• Work on fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
• Carry out system upgrades and small works.
• Install and configure IP and integrated systems.
• Work from drawings and technical specifications.
• Test systems and support commissioning.
• Complete installation documentation and commissioning records.
• Work alongside project teams on larger installations.
• Carry out occasional maintenance and fault-finding where required.

Skills

Fire & security installation

IP / integrated systems

Commissioning

Fault finding

Customer communication

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire & Security Installation Engineer - Small Works

Cardiff

£16.50 - £18.50 per hour | OTE £40,000+

Permanent | Full-Time

Overtime at 1.5x & 2x

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer to join a growing team delivering new installations, upgrades and small works across commercial and occupied sites.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys installing and commissioning systems rather than being purely maintenance focused.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installing and commissioning fire and security systems
• Working on fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
• Carrying out system upgrades, modifications and small works
• Installing and configuring IP and integrated systems
• Working from drawings and technical specifications
• Testing systems and supporting commissioning
• Working on complex cause & effect fire alarm systems
• Completing installation documentation and commissioning records
• Working alongside project teams and other engineers on larger installations
• Carrying out occasional maintenance and fault-finding where required

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' Fire & Security experience
• Strong installation experience across fire and/or security systems
• Good knowledge of fire alarms, intruder, CCTV and access control
• Experience with IP / integrated systems
• Confident commissioning and fault-finding systems
• Experience working on commercial sites
• Good customer communication and professional approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• FIA / BS 5839 training or equivalent
• Experience with complex fire alarm systems and cause & effect
• Experience with fire extinguishers
• Manufacturer-specific system knowledge

What's On Offer

• £16.50 - £18.50 per hour
• OTE £40,000+ with overtime
• Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Mobile phone and uniform
• Company pension
• Stable, permanent position
• Regular installation and small works projects
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills

The Opportunity

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Engineer who enjoys installation, commissioning and project work, this is a great opportunity to join a growing business with plenty of overtime and a strong pipeline of work.