Trainee Fire & Security Installations Engineer - Training

T H White Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market surveyed salary

Employer contributory pension/death in

Share Plan

Staff accounts at every branch with 
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Extra holiday entitlement

Company sick pay

Role-specific clothing/uniform

Health and well-being support

Job summary

T H White Energy, Fire & Security in Devizes is seeking a Trainee Fire & Security Installation Engineer. No prior experience required; full training will be provided and you will learn to install, test and commission fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control and IP video systems.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid overtime and call-out rota after qualification. You’ll be practical, hands-on and enjoy problem solving while developing technical cabling and testing

Qualifications

• Previous fire and security experience is beneficial but not essential; full training will be provided for the right person.
• Experience in a related hands-on technical role would be welcomed, for example PAT testing, photocopier engineering, telecoms or telephone systems, air conditioning, electrical support, mechanical installation, or similar equipment-based work.
• Candidates should be comfortable using tools, working with equipment, following instructions and developing knowledge of control equipment, configuration, planning, programming and testing.
• Preferred Qualifications: CSCS / ECS card – will be provided; PASMA / IPAF – will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, commissioning and testing of fire, intruder, IP video surveillance, and access control systems, working alongside experienced engineers and supervisors.
• Develop practical competence in cabling, containment, device installation, termination, configuration, programming and system testing.
• Learn to interpret drawings, installation plans, wiring diagrams and commissioning information, asking for guidance where required.
• Build knowledge of industry standards, product requirements, customer-site expectations and company procedures.
• Accurately record work completed, test results, site observations and follow-up actions in accordance with company quality procedures.
• Work safely and professionally on customer sites, demonstrating good housekeeping, care for equipment, and respect for customers, colleagues and other contractors.
• Carry out work safely and professionally in line with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards, including RAMS, PPE requirements, waste segregation, and reporting hazards.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to initiatives that enhance quality, safety, efficiency, and environmental performance.

Skills

Hands-on

Tools use

Problem solving

Job description

T H White Energy, Fire & Security in Devizes is seeking a Trainee Fire & Security Installation Engineer. No prior experience required; full training will be provided and you will learn to install, test and commission fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control and IP video systems.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid overtime and call-out rota after qualification. You’ll be practical, hands-on and enjoy problem solving while developing technical cabling and testing