Fire alarm Install Engineer

TITLE: Fire & Security Install Engineer (Fire Biased)

Location: Leicester & surrounding areas (projects across Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, with occasional travel to Norwich, Telford & Birmingham)

Salary: £35,000 £ 40,000 basic (depending on experience)

OTE: £45,000+ with overtime

Industry: Fire & Security Systems

My Client are a growing and well-established Fire & Security company specialising in high-quality fire alarm installations. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Fire-biased Install Engineer to join their close-knit installation team.

While the role is predominantly fire-focused, there will be occasional security installation works. That said, they're are very happy to consider strong fire-only engineers, with any security exposure seen as a bonus rather than a requirement. Most work is local to the Midlands, offering excellent work-life balance with door-to-door travel paid.

• Company van provided (personal use available if desired)

• Door-to-door travel paid

• Overtime available as and when required

  • Time & a half after 8 hours

  • Double time Saturdays & Sundays

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Increasing by 1 day per year (up to 25 days)

• No call-out rota

• 6-monthly company get-togethers

• Supportive, small team environment

• Opportunity to develop commissioning and security skills

As a Fire & Security Install Engineer, your role will include:

• Installation of fire alarm systems on a mixture of domestic and commercial projects

• Occasional installation of basic security systems

• Working with systems including Advanced, Kentec, and Morley

• Assisting with basic commissioning where required

• Ensuring installations meet industry standards and regulations

• Working independently or as part of a small install team

• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and professionalism on site

• Proven experience installing fire alarm systems

• Fire-biased or single-discipline Fire Engineer (security experience not essential)

• Experience with Advanced, Kentec, or Morley systems

• Willingness to undertake occasional security works

• Based in or around Leicester (or willing to commute)

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to learn and develop additional skills

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing business that genuinely values its engineers. With no call-out, paid travel time, strong overtime rates, and a friendly team culture, this role offers long-term security and a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Install Engineer (or a strong Fire-only Engineer) based in or near Leicester, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.