Flash Security Ltd
Fire and Security Service Engineer
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Service Fire & Security Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Flash Security as a skilled Service Fire & Security Engineer. You will install, service, and maintain fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems across London and surrounding areas.
SALARY: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a company vehicle and benefits
LOCATION: Field-based, Greater London. Ideally based in or near Wandsworth, covering London and surrounding areas within approximately 40 miles
JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent
Job overview
We are recruiting a field-based Fire & Security Engineer, ideally based in or near Wandsworth, to cover Greater London and surrounding areas.
You will deliver high-quality installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire-alarm, intruder-alarm, CCTV, and access-control systems across commercial and residential sites. You will carry out work in accordance with company procedures, manufacturers’ instructions, site requirements, and applicable industry standards and codes of practice.
The successful Fire & Security Engineer will be confident working independently, managing jobs from start to finish, completing documentation accurately, and providing a professional, safe, and tidy service on site.
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About us
For more than 10 years, Flash Security has helped clients protect their homes and businesses across London and the surrounding areas.
We provide fire detection, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access-control solutions tailored to individual client requirements. We focus on dependable systems, high-quality workmanship and professional customer service, supported by experienced engineers with a wide range of technical qualifications and practical experience.
Duties
Your duties as a Fire & Security Engineer will include:
- System installation: Install, test and commission fire-alarm systems, including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC control panels, Apollo detection devices and associated equipment, together with intruder-alarm, CCTV and access-control systems.
- Service and maintenance: Carry out routine servicing, fault finding, repairs, remedial works and planned preventative maintenance.
- Intruder alarms: Work confidently with Texecom and Galaxy systems.
- CCTV: Install and maintain Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua IP CCTV systems.
- Access control: Install, configure and support Paxton and ACT access-control systems.
- Documentation: Accurately complete job sheets, test records, service reports, commissioning documents and handover paperwork.
- Networking support: Configure basic networking, including adding devices, assigning IP addresses, testing connectivity and connecting equipment to client networks.
- Customer service: Maintain a professional, safe and tidy approach when working on client sites.
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Candidate requirements
- At least five years’ practical experience in fire-alarm installation, servicing and maintenance.
- Experience with Advanced fire-alarm panels and Apollo detection devices.
- Proven experience working with Texecom and Galaxy intruder-alarm systems.
- Experience with IP CCTV systems, including Hikvision, Avigilon and Dahua.
- Experience with access-control systems such as Paxton and ACT.
- Knowledge of relevant fire and security industry standards and codes of practice.
- Basic networking knowledge, including device configuration and IP addressing.
- Ability to work independently and manage jobs through to completion.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Company vehicle.
- Company phone and laptop.
- Tools and PPE provided.
- Ongoing technical and manufacturer training.
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