Installation Engineer

FAFS Fire & Security; London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FAFS Fire & Security is seeking an experienced Installation Engineer in Greater London to install fire detection, protection, and alarm systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining high standards of service, and coordinating with clients. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Fully equipped company vehicle

Royal London Pension

Life Assurance 4x Salary

22 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Paid Candidate Referral Scheme

Mental Health & Well-being Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Fire Detection, Access Control, and CCTV systems.
• Good knowledge of British/European Standards.
• Ability to understand and disseminate specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct installations of fire systems in compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with team members for successful project delivery.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and keep clients informed.

Skills

Fire Detection

CCTV

Access Control

Customer Service

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Installation Engineer - Greater London & Home Counties

FAFS Fire & Security is a leading provider of automatic Fire Detection, Protection and Alarm Systems in and around Greater London. We are currently seeking an experienced Installation Engineer to join our team and carry out installations of fire systems.

You will assist the installation department in the delivery of installation works to our high standards and ensure all works are completed to all legislative and British Standard requirements, including associated accreditation bodies' schemes from BAFE, LPCB, FIA, and others as required

Basic Salary – £36,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Conduct installations of fire detection, protection, and alarm systems
• Installation and repair Fire Detection, Access Control, Door Entry, Intruder Alarm, CCTV systems and other associated systems to the required standards and regulations.
• Ensuring all clients are kept up to date in all areas of work and are satisfied with all completed works.
• To comply with Health & Safety requirements, as well as to understand why these procedures are in place.
• Coordinate with other team members and project managers to ensure successful project delivery
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in all areas of Fire Detection, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Alarm Systems, and other associated equipment.
• Experience in all general installation disciplines, including tray, trunking, box trunking, tube (galvanised and plastic), Pyro, and all other compliant methods.
• Good knowledge of British/European Standards and all other relevant codes of practice in the industry.
• Have good organisational and time management skills, able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and able to resolve issues in a logical manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to complete detailed work reports and communicate with customers in a positive manner.
• Have the ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and outside bodies.
• The ability to understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings.
• To be able to display initiative and to have strong attention to detail and drive to deliver/succeed.
• The ability to use laptops and associated software for both commissioning and operational purposes.

At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Basic Salary – £36,000 subject to experience
• Fully equipped company vehicle
• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• 22 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security

We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.

Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include:

1. FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
2. Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com
3. Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
4. Clymac clymac.co.uk
5. Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
6. Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
7. Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.