Service Engineer/Fire Alarm Installer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established alarm installation company is looking for an experienced Security Engineer based in Coventry. This role encompasses installations, preventative maintenance, and breakdown support. Candidates should have experience in intruder alarm systems and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £35,000 plus overtime, a company van, and includes a call-out rota.

Benefits

Company van provided

Overtime paid at time and a half

Qualifications

• Experienced in intruder alarm installation and servicing.
• Ideally knowledgeable in Access Control, CCTV, and Fire Alarm systems.
• Minimum 1 year in electronic security and fire systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation of intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and occasional servicing cover.
• Provide an excellent standard of work to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Intruder alarm installation

Fault-finding

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Risco Intruder products

Job description

Overview

We’re delighted to be partnering with an established and reputable alarm installation company who are looking to expand their team with an experienced Security Engineer based in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role covering installations, preventative maintenance, and breakdown (call-out) support.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation of intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and related systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and occasional servicing cover (holiday/sickness).
• Confidently fault-find and complete remedial electrical works.
• Provide an excellent standard of work, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.

About you / Qualifications

• Experienced in intruder alarm installation and servicing (essential).
• Ideally knowledgeable in Risco Intruder products, Access Control, CCTV, and Fire Alarm systems (advantageous but not essential).
• Reliable, self-motivated, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication and written skills.
• Keen to learn and develop within a supportive, professional environment.

Key details

• Location: Covering up to a 60-mile radius from home.
• Base: Monthly visit to the High Wycombe office for team meetings and to collect parts.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in electronic security and fire systems (required).
• Package: Salary £35,000 (DOE).
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half (including travel time over 1 hour each way).
• Company van provided.
• Call-out rota: 1 week in 4 (including weekends).