Fire alarm Install Engineer

Company: 4way Recruitment
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

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

ABOUT

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. xwzovoh

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:

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. 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

Posted: April 4th, 2026