Junior Fire And Security Service Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Service Engineer in Glasgow to join an expanding Fire & Security organization. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training and support to develop your skills in servicing and maintaining fire alarm, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems. Ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in electrical or cabling work, this position offers a starting salary of £25,000 to £32,000, a company vehicle, and strong career progression opportunities. Join a growing team and start your rewarding technical career today.

Benefits

Full training & formal qualification support

Company vehicle after training

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and build a long-term technical career.
• Hands-on experience with tools or cabling preferred.
• No specific educational degree required; practical skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers on service & maintenance visits.
• Assist with system testing, inspections & compliance tasks.
• Help with basic fault diagnostics.
• Prepare cabling and installation work.

Skills

Electrical Improver or Electrician background

Cable pulling, routing or terminating

Confident use of hand & power tools

General data cabling experience

Job description

Junior Service Engineer - Fire & Security (Entry Level)

Location: Glasgow & Central Belt

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 + Training + Progression

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Alecto Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading Fire & Security organisation that is expanding its Glasgow team. They are now seeking a Junior Service Engineer who is eager to learn, hands-on, and ready to build a long-term technical career in a rapidly growing industry.

This is a entry-level route into Fire & Security perfect for anyone with practical, electrical, or cabling experience who wants professional training and progression.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Service Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers to learn how to service, maintain and support:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Intruder Alarms
• CCTV Systems
• Access Control

You’ll gain real field experience while developing the skills needed to become a fully qualified Fire & Security Engineer.

Market-Leading Training Provided

This employer invests heavily in developing junior talent and offers a structured pathway that includes:

• Full in-house mentoring with experienced engineers
• Manufacturer product training across major systems
• FIA Fire Alarm modules
• IP CCTV, networking & access control courses
• Regular toolbox talks & ongoing technical development
• Clear progression to Service Engineer and beyond

You’ll be supported from day one and guided step-by-step into a fully competent, industry-certified engineer.

What Background Works Well? (Not essential)

The company is very open to trainable candidates. Skills that transfer brilliantly include:

• Electrical Improver or Electrician background
• 1st fix / 2nd fix installation experience
• Cable pulling, routing or terminating
• Patch panel/Networking knowledge (CAT5/CAT6)
• General data cabling experience
• Confident use of hand & power tools
• Trunking, tray, conduit or basket installation
• ECS/CSCS
• IPAF / PASMA

If you've worked with tools or cabling, you're already on the right track.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting senior engineers on service & maintenance visits
• Assisting with system testing, inspections & compliance tasks
• Helping with basic fault diagnostics
• Preparing cabling and installation work
• Completing simple service documentation
• Travelling across Glasgow & the Central Belt (vehicle provided after training)

What You'll Receive

• £25,000 - £32,000 starting salary
• Full training & formal qualification support
• Company vehicle once fully trained
• Tools, uniform & PPE provided
• Overtime available as your skillset grows
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long-term progression to Service Engineer, Senior Engineer or specialist divisions

This is a brilliant chance to start a secure, rewarding technical career

Ready to take the next step? apply today.

Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest - only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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