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Fire & Security Installation Engineer
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Fire & Security Installation Engineer – Small Works
📍 Cardiff
💰 £16.50 – £18.50 per hour | OTE £40,000+
🕒 Permanent | Full-Time
➕ Overtime at 1.5x & 2x
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer to join a growing team delivering new installations, upgrades and small works across commercial and occupied sites. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys installing and commissioning systems rather than being purely maintenance focused.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Installing and commissioning fire and security systems
- Working on fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
- Carrying out system upgrades, modifications and small works
- Installing and configuring IP and integrated systems
- Working from drawings and technical specifications
- Testing systems and supporting commissioning
- Working on complex cause & effect fire alarm systems
- Completing installation documentation and commissioning records
- Working alongside project teams and other engineers on larger installations
- Carrying out occasional maintenance and fault-finding where required
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What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years’ Fire & Security experience
- Strong installation experience across fire and/or security systems
- Good knowledge of fire alarms, intruder, CCTV and access control
- Experience with IP / integrated systems
- Confident commissioning and fault-finding systems
- Experience working on commercial sites
- Good customer communication and professional approach
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable
- FIA / BS 5839 training or equivalent
- Experience with complex fire alarm systems and cause & effect
- Experience with fire extinguishers
- Manufacturer-specific system knowledge
What's On Offer
- £16.50 – £18.50 per hour
- OTE £40,000+ with overtime
- Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x
- Company vehicle + fuel card
- Mobile phone and uniform
- Company pension
- Stable, permanent position
- Regular installation and small works projects
- Opportunity to develop your technical skills
The Opportunity
If you're an experienced Fire & Security Engineer who enjoys installation, commissioning and project work, this is a great opportunity to join a growing business with plenty of overtime and a strong pipeline of work.
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