Fire and Security Installation Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Milton Keynes
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£36,000 / year
CATEGORY
Fire & Security
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SKILLS

CCTV installation Intruder alarm installation Access control installation Fire alarm installation System commissioning Electronic security systems Fire alarm systems Cabling

FULL DESCRIPTION

Fire and Security Installation Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £30000 - £36000 per annum + Paid Travel, Van, Overtime

Type: Permanent

Role & Responsibilities

  • Installation of CCTV, intruder alarm, access control and fire alarm systems
  • Installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems, including cabling, device installation and panel work
  • Working across supermarket sites, as well as hospitals and distribution centres
  • Completing installations to a high standard within agreed timescales
  • Supporting team members on larger install projects
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company standards and relevant regulations
  • Maintaining tools and equipment in good working order
  • Representing the company in a professional manner on client sites
  • Flexibility to travel where required based on project locations

Systems & Equipment

  • CCTV systems (e.g. Hanwha, Hikvision, Dahua)
  • Intruder alarm systems (e.g. Galaxy / Honeywell)
  • Access control systems (e.g. Vanderbilt, ACT, Paxton)
  • Fire alarm systems (various conventional and addressable systems)

Requirements

  • Experience installing fire and/or security systems (CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, fire alarms)
  • Experience with fire alarm installation and commissioning highly desirable
  • Time-served engineer or relevant industry experience
  • CSCS card and/or industry qualifications beneficial but not essential
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary / Package

Basic salary: £36,000 (experienced engineers) £30,000 (junior level with progression plan)

OTE: Mid to high £40,000s with overtime

Paid monthly (13 payments per year)

Overtime paid after 160 hours per 4-week period

Time + 1/3, then 1.5x, then double time

Weekend work paid at double time

Late night work (after 11pm) at enhanced rates

Travel time: First 30 minutes each way unpaid

No call-out rota

Install-only role

Benefits

  • Company van & fuel card (private use option available)
  • 33 days holiday (25 days + bank holidays)
  • Additional 3 days off between Christmas and New Year
  • Health Shield cash plan
  • Employee rewards scheme (cashback benefits)
  • Tools provided (own hand tools required)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Additional Information

Work is primarily across the South, with occasional travel further afield

Engineers typically cover a wide geographical area depending on project demand

Flexible working hours available depending on site requirements

Interview process: Initial Teams interview followed by face-to-face

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