Junior Fire And Security Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security firm in Greater London is seeking a motivated Junior Fire & Security Engineer. The role includes installation and maintenance of fire and security systems, working with various systems like CCTV and alarms. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of relevant experience and possess skills in electrical work and data cabling. This position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid training and development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle or mileage allowance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in fire and security, electrical work, or data cabling.
• ECS / CSCS card, IPAF / PASMA desirable.
• Experience with pulling cables and cable terminations.

Responsibilities

• Installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire and security systems.
• Assisting with fault finding and troubleshooting on-site.
• Working across various systems including CCTV and fire alarms.

Skills

Experience in fire and security

Electrical work skills

Data cabling knowledge

Use of hand tools

CCTV installation experience

Job description

Junior Fire & Security Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An award‑winning fire and security company based in London is looking for a motivated Junior Fire & Security Engineer to join their expanding team. With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in the industry, the company has trained and developed some of the most skilled engineers in the UK. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of experience in fire and security, electrical work, or data cabling to grow their career, gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of systems, and work alongside a highly professional, supportive team committed to delivering the highest standards to their clients.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Paid training and development opportunities to fast‑track your career
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle or mileage allowance
• Supportive and professional team environment

Your Role Will Include:

• Installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire and security systems
• Assisting with fault finding and troubleshooting on‑site
• Working across a variety of systems including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and fire alarms
• Supporting senior engineers on larger installations and projects
• Ensuring work is completed to the highest quality and complies with industry standards

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in fire and security, electrical work, or data cabling
• Electrical improver / electrician experience desirable
• 1st fix and 2nd fix experience
• Pulling cables, cable terminations, patch panels
• Knowledge of CAT5 / CAT6 / network infrastructure and data cabling
• Ability to use hand tools and perform cable routing (trunking, tray, conduit, basket)
• ECS / CSCS card, IPAF / PASMA desirable
• Some prior experience installing CCTV or electronic security systems is advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to join a company recognised for training and developing the best in the industry, gaining invaluable hands‑on experience and career progression.

Interested?
If you're looking for a fresh opportunity with a company that values its engineers and invests in their development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to . For a confidential conversation, feel free to call and ask for Jordan.

Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.