Fire & Security Alarm Engineers

  • ARC Group
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Fire & Security Alarm Engineer

Location: Peterborough and Surrounds
Salary: £35,000 £42,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent 40hrs
Benefits: Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, Phone, Training, Pension

About the Role

Our client is a well-established Fire & Security Specialist based in Peterborough, providing tailored protection services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure and public sector sectors. They require engineers to deliver high-quality installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of fire and security systems to their clients across the East of England.

What You ll Do

As a Fire & Security Alarm Engineer, you will:

  • Install, service and maintain fire alarm systems (conventional & addressable)
  • Work with intruder alarms, access control, CCTV and related security systems
  • Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs and scheduled servicing visits
  • Produce high-quality reports, certification and documentation for clients
  • Ensure compliance with current industry standards and legislation
  • Provide excellent customer service on site

You ll work across a range of sectors from commercial and industrial to education and retail adapting solutions to each customer s needs.

What We re Looking For

  • Proven experience in fire and/or security systems engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, security systems, CCTV and access control
  • Experience with industry standards (e.g., BS5839 or relevant security standards)
  • Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Desirable:

  • FIA or equivalent industry qualifications
  • Manufacturer-specific fire or security system training
  • ECS/CSCS or related credentials

Application Process: If you would like more information on this position of a Fire & Security Alarm Engineer or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to (url removed) or call Charlotte on (phone number removed)