Fire Alarm Engineer

  • NuStaff Recruitment
  • Dec 02, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Fire Alarm Small Works Engineer

£35,000 £50,000 depending on experience
South West

Are you an experienced Fire & Security installation engineer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys working across varied domestic and commercial sites? This is an opportunity to join a long-established contractor specialising in electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems now looking for a skilled engineer to strengthen their growing team.

If you re motivated, technically confident, and enjoy autonomy, this role offers stability, progression and the chance to work with leading systems across the South West and wider UK.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Installing a range of fire detection and security systems including emergency lighting, intruder alarms, access control, intercoms, remote monitoring and nurse-call systems
  • Delivering reactive maintenance and troubleshooting across domestic and commercial properties
  • Supporting customers and internal teams across operations, sales and administration
  • Ensuring all work meets company and statutory Health & Safety standards
  • Working independently to diagnose issues, suggest solutions and deliver high-quality workmanship
  • Managing site tasks, completing accurate paperwork and contributing to a safe working environment

What You Bring

  • Proven experience installing and maintaining fire alarm and security systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work autonomously
  • Product knowledge of systems such as Gent, Kentec, Advanced, HAES, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Honeywell, Paxton, Hikvision or similar (desirable)
  • City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent) advantageous
  • 17th/18th Edition and 2391 Testing & Inspection desirable but not essential
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience in domestic and commercial environments
  • A proactive, safety-focused and customer-oriented approach

What s on Offer

  • £35,000 £48,000 starting salary (experience-dependent)
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Overtime opportunities (1.5x Saturdays)
  • Tools, uniform and ongoing training provided
  • Genuine progression options
  • Pension contribution
  • Supportive, friendly team environment

This role is being managed exclusively by Winberry.


To discuss the position in more detail, please contact Ben Willis at Winberry or apply via the link.