Security System Installer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 14 August 2025
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Construction
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Security Systems Installation Fire Alarm Systems Blueprint Reading Electrical Wiring Hand and Power Tools Problem-solving Electrical Codes

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Summary

The Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer will coordinate the installation of security and fire alarm systems.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Installs, tests, and repairs security and fire alarm systems.
  • Consults with the client on system requirements; provide system recommendations and cost estimates.
  • Uses blueprints or building plans to determine proper systems to install based on building layout and setting.
  • Runs wiring and circuits, installs hardware and attaches electrical wires.
  • Inspects and tests systems, batteries, and electrical wiring; makes adjustments and repairs as required.
  • Replaces malfunctioning hardware when necessary.
  • Ensures systems comply with electrical and fire codes.
  • Explains and demonstrate system function and operation to end users.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Extensive knowledge of security and fire alarm systems and installation.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read installation and system manuals.
  • Ability to read blueprints and building plans.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical and fire codes.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools to install hardware.

Job Details

Job Summary:

The Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer will coordinate the installation of security and fire alarm systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Installs, tests, and repairs security and fire alarm systems.
  • Consults with the client on system requirements; provide system recommendations and cost estimates.
  • Uses blueprints or building plans to determine proper systems to install based on building layout and setting.
  • Runs wiring and circuits, installs hardware and attaches electrical wires.
  • Inspects and tests systems, batteries, and electrical wiring; makes adjustments and repairs as required.
  • Replaces malfunctioning hardware when necessary.
  • Ensures systems comply with electrical and fire codes.
  • Explains and demonstrate system function and operation to end users.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of security and fire alarm systems and installation.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read installation and system manuals.
  • Ability to read blueprints and building plans.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical and fire codes.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools to install hardware.

Experience: 2-3 years

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