Fire & Security Service & Installation Engineer

Bourneside Electrical Services Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical services provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a full-time Fire & Security Service & Installation Engineer. Your role involves the installation and maintenance of crucial safety systems including fire alarms and security systems across various council sites. Successful candidates will possess strong fault-finding skills and relevant experience in fire and security systems. Offering a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 plus performance bonuses, this position promises a supportive environment and stable long-term work opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Quarterly performance based bonus

20 Days paid holiday + Bank Holidays

Company van + fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Workplace pension

Stable long-term work pipeline

Qualifications

• Experience with intruder alarms (Texecom, Honeywell).
• Ability to read drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance & installation of fire and security systems.
• Fault finding and rectification across electrical security systems.
• Completing reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Proven experience servicing fire and security systems

Strong fault-finding skills

Competency on addressable & conventional fire alarm panels

Experience with access control systems

Education

FIA training modules (Unit 1, 2, 3, 4)

BTEC / City & Guilds in Fire & Security Systems

Tools

Simpro job management platform

Job description

Location: Kingston Council Sites + Surrounding Areas

Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Vehicle + Overtime + Training

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are expanding our team following the award of a new long-term contract with Kingston Council. This role is employed directly by Bourneside Electrical Services Ltd, and we are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Service & Installation Engineer to join Bourneside Electrical Services someone confident working across Kingston Council sites to install, maintain and fault‑find on:

• Fire alarm systems
• Access control systems
• Intruder alarms
• Panic alarms / staff assist systems
• Door entry & intercom systems

You ll be working across local authority buildings including offices, supported housing, depots and public facilities. This is a varied role with autonomy, a steady workflow, use of a modern, structured job management platform (Simpro), and guaranteed support from management.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintenance & installation of fire and security systems.

Fault finding and rectification across electrical security systems.

Carrying out PPM works and annual servicing schedules.

Working safely within Council buildings and sensitive environments.

Completing reports, certificates and compliance documentation.

Liaising with site staff, tenants and internal admin teams.

Participating in an on‑call rota (if required).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Proven experience servicing fire and security systems.

Competency on addressable & conventional fire alarm panels (e.g., Advanced, Kentec, Gent, Morley).

Experience with access control (Paxton, ACT, etc.).

Experience with intruder alarms (Texecom, Honeywell, Pyronix etc.).

Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams and site schematics.

Full UK driving licence.

Strong fault‑finding skills.

Preferred / Highly Advantageous

• FIA training modules (the industry gold standard):
  • FIA Unit 1 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
  • FIA Unit 2 (Installation)
  • FIA Unit 3 (Maintenance)
  • FIA Unit 4 (Commissioning)
• BTEC / City & Guilds in Fire & Security Systems:
  • C&G 1853 or 236, or equivalent vocational qualification.
• ECS / JIB Card (ideally Fire & Security Systems Engineer card).
• IP networking experience. Modern access/fire/security all leans heavily on IP and data infrastructure.
• Knowledge of BS 5839-1 & BS 4737 / EN50131 (intruder).
• Experience working in local authority contracts.
• Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Installation experience

Personal Skills

• Customer‑friendly and able to communicate well with vulnerable tenants & council staff.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset.
• Able to work independently and manage own workload.
• High attention to safety & compliance.
• Great attention to detail for completion of reports.

What We Offer

Salary: £30,000 £40,000 DOE + quarterly performance bonus

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Quarterly performance based bonus schemeClear performance standards and structured annual pay reviews
• 20 Days paid holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company van + fuel card
• Overtime opportunities
• Training & development (FIA courses, manufacturer training)
• Workplace pension
• Supportive team environment
• Stable long-term work pipeline (Council contract)
• All works completed using Simpro AI powered operating platform