Security Alarm Engineer

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Engineer to install and maintain fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV systems across the UK. The ideal candidate should possess technical expertise in either fire or security engineering and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a company vehicle, great salary, paid overtime, training, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values relationships and customer trust while ensuring your career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel provided

Pension

20 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Training & career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire or security engineering.
• Understanding of British Standards (BS5839, BS5266).
• Full UK driving licence and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV systems.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on existing systems.
• Participate in an on-call rota and complete accurate reports.

Skills

Experience in fire or security engineering

Technical knowledge of fire alarms

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

FIA, City & Guilds, ECS / CSCS

Tools

Familiarity with Kentec

Experience with Eaton

Knowledge of Hikvision

Job description

Engineer

Location : UK-wide mobile van and fuel provided

We’re thrilled to be recruiting for a well-established, medium-sized company that genuinely values its staff. Join a supportive team built on reputation, reliability, and long-standing client trust.

What You’ll Do

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV systems (IP & analogue)
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on existing systems
• Complete accurate reports and participate in an on-call rota
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle
• Stay up to date with technology and legislation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in either fire or security engineering experience or both would be fantastic
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV
• Understanding of British Standards (BS5839, BS5266)
• Full UK driving licence & DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills

Desirable :

Qualifications such as FIA, City & Guilds, ECS / CSCS, and experience with Kentec, , Eaton, Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, NSI, or BAFE standards

Benefits

Company Vehicle, fuel etc provided

• Great basic salary and paid overtime
• Company van, tools, and uniform
• Pension, 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Training & career development

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