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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

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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.

Benefits – Fire & Security Install Engineer:

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

Responsibilities – Fire & Security Install Engineer:

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

Requirements – Fire & Security Install Engineer:

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

Why Join?

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.

Apply Now!

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.

Keywords to support your application:
Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Install Engineer, Fire Systems Installer, Fire Biased Engineer, Advanced Fire Alarms, Kentec, Morley, Fire Commissioning, Fire & Security Engineer, Leicester Fire Engineer