Installation Engineer

About us

G4S is a global company operating across 120 countries employing over 650000 people around the world. We operate at the forefront of the fire and security integrator market in the UK and have an enviable reputation for excellence and a client portfolio that includes Government, Utilities, Healthcare, MOJ and MOD. We are looking to recruit a dedicated Installation Engineer based in Belfast to successfully undertake the installation of high‑end addressable fire and associated safety systems throughout the United Kingdom.

• Primarily undertake the installation of modern bespoke Addressable Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Refuge Alarm Systems and associated systems as scheduled by our Regional Installation Manager or Customer Support Centre throughout the UK.
• Occasional service calls and out‑of‑hours call‑out as scheduled by the Customer Support Centre.
• Ensure that programmed installation and commissioning works are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard in line with customer expectations.
• Carry out on‑site training / demonstrations with consultants and end users.
• Effectively manage your personal vehicle and vehicle stock.
• Comply with the Company Health and Safety requirements and ensure that Health and Safety requirements are upheld at all times.
• Liaise with customers at a local/sit level.
• Minimise waste and environmental impact.
• Respond to all communications within an appropriate time.
• Use company property responsibly and represent the company’s best interests.
• Be highly motivated, able to work independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Carry out other duties which reasonably fall within the remit of the Systems Engineer – Commissioning as requested by the Regional Installation Manager or Operations Management Team.
• Represent the company in a professional manner, maintain the highest standards of quality and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Experience in the installation of high‑end bespoke addressable Fire Detection & Alarm systems.
• Experience installing the following systems:
  • Gent by Honeywell Vigilon
  • Vigilon Voice product range
  • Baldwin Boxall Refuge System
  • Scope Paging Systems
  • Quantec System
• Experience working in a customer‑facing field‑service based maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems and aspirating systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Technical fault‑finding skills.
• Attention to detail in completing commissioning and as‑installed information in a tidy and timely manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team, be well organised and work on your own initiative to manage workload.

• Must be able to pass BS7858 screening.

• Salary up to 34000.00 (DOE)
• Great pension.
• 25 days holiday plus 9 bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Extensive further product and H&S training.
• Perks at work scheme.
• Career progression.

You will need to complete the following application form and one of our recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards. Given the nature of the industry we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes but don’t worry – you will only need to complete them once.