Fire & Security Installation Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company fuel card

Company mobile phone

Standby allowance

Callout overtime

Company tools

Company clothing

Product training

Career development & progression

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer in Grantham to install and commission electronic systems. The role includes intruder detection, access control and CCTV, with responsibilities for planning, installation, takeovers and ongoing alterations.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary dependent on experience. Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installation/servicing of electronic fire safety or security systems.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install and commission fire and security systems including intruder, access control and CCTV.
• Carry out new installations and alterations to existing setups.
• Takeovers, handovers and documentation in line with standards.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and quality of work.
• Work from designs, specifications or CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with customers and contractors to meet requirements.

Skills

Fire & security installations

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Job description

A Fire & Security Installation Engineer is required by a well-established company, operating from Grantham, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent position involves installing and commissioning electronic fire and security systems, including intruder detection, access control, CCTV, and fire safety systems. The role covers new installations alongside additions or alterations to existing setups, ensuring all work aligns with current British standards. Key responsibilities include planning installations and managing system takeovers. Candidates should possess relevant technical expertise and a full driving licence. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 17.00, totalling 40 hours per week. A competitive salary is offered, dependent on experience. An excellent opportunity for an experienced Electronic Fire & Security Installation Engineer to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience. Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire. Schedule: Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00 – 40 Hours.

About The Role

Responsible for the installation & commissioning of electronic fire & security systems, incorporating intruder detection systems, access control systems, CCTV systems and fire safety systems in accordance with the current systems standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, Installing & commissioning new systems with the take‑over, additions and or alterations to existing intruder detection systems, access control systems, CCTV systems and fire safety systems to the relevant standard ensuring both company and client expectations are satisfied.

Key Duties

• Planning, Installation & commissioning of fire safety systems and electronic security systems to a high standard including additions and alterations to existing systems
• Good communication skills with company, customers and or contractors whilst carrying out works.
• Working with customers and or contractors to meet installation & specification requirements.
• Clean, tidy, and professional work ethic at all times.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing environments, products, and design requirements.
• Able to work from designs, specifications and or CAD drawings.
• Ability to work alone or within a team covering a defined geographical area.
• Complete all customer and or company provided documentation, drawings and data.
• Effective & efficient planning and management of works.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and toolbox talks
• Undertake relevant and required tasks to support your colleagues and company objectives

Candidate Requirement

• Proven experience in the installation and or servicing of electronic fire safety systems and or electronic security systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and or electronic principles.
• Basic knowledge of IT, including an understanding of various windows operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of networking principles.
• Full UK driver’s license.
• No criminal record.
• Right to work in the UK.

Company Benefits

• Pay dependant on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Company fuel card.
• Company mobile phone.
• Standby allowance.
• Callout overtime
• Company tools.
• Company clothing.
• Product training
• Career development & progression

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.