Installation Engineer

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Installation Engineer for a full-time, permanent position in Lowestoft. The role involves carrying out installation projects in commercial environments and ensuring compliance with British Standards. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and experience in the industry (3-5 years preferred). The company offers benefits including a company van, overtime pay, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company van provided

Overtime paid at time and a half

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional 2 days annual leave every 5 years

Basic pension scheme

Opportunities for progression into senior roles

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the installation industry preferred.
• Able to work primarily in commercial environments.
• Experienced working for BAFE / NSI accredited companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation projects ranging from single site to multiple installations.
• Ensure compliance with British Standards and company procedures.
• Complete all installation documentation accurately.

Skills

Strong team player

Positive attitude

Reliable

Ability to travel

Experience in the industry

Education

Level 3 qualification in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

Full UK driving licence

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting an Installation Engineer to join their team based in Lowestoft on a full-time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out installation projects ranging from single site to multiple installations per month.
• Work primarily in commercial environments (approx. 75% commercial).
• Install new systems and upgrade existing installations.
• Occasionally support with breakdown or maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with British Standards and company procedures.
• Complete all installation documentation accurately and promptly.

Person Specification

• A full UK driving licence.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Hardworking, reliable, and committed to long-term progression.
• Able to hit the ground running.
• Experienced in the industry (3–5 years preferred).
• Qualified to Level 3 preferable (e.g. Fundamentals in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems).
• Experienced working for BAFE / NSI-accredited companies (preferred).
• Able to travel across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Working Hours

• Mon-Fri : 08 : 30am-17 : 00am
• 40 Hours per week

Working Benefits

• Company van provided (may be taken home).
• Overtime paid at time and a half (on request).
• On-call rota : 1 in 5, moving to 1 in 6 (payment structure TBC).
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Additional 2 days’ annual leave every 5 years of service.
• Basic pension scheme.
• Travel area limited to within 1.5 hours of the Lowestoft head office.
• Work across a variety of systems and contract types.
• Opportunities to progress into a senior / management role.
• Friendly, supportive, and fast-growing engineering team