Trainee Works Installation Engineer South

Trainee Small Works Installation Engineer South

Love solving technical problems and working with cutting-edge systems? This role puts you at the heart of it.

Closing Date:
December 31, 2026

Reliance is one of the UK’s leading independent security and safety technology specialists. For 40 years we’ve been trusted by major organisations to protect their people, assets and reputations through the right mix of proven systems, specialist expertise and consistently high service standards.

Fully independent and vendor-agnostic, we combine the capability and footprint of a large national business with the agility, accountability and customer focus you only get from an independent team. We work in demanding, high-stakes environments where governance matters, uptime matters, and getting it right first time matters.

We offer a full suite of services across the lifecycle – from consultancy and design, through installation and project delivery, to service, maintenance, remote support and 24/7 monitoring via our ARC.
Reliance High-Tech delivers integrated physical security and critical infrastructure solutions, while Reliance Protect provides lone worker, body worn, and personal safety services – giving clients a joined-up approach to safety, security and risk management.

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Working in Small Works and alongside the Installation engineer and Project Delivery Manager to install and deliver small works projects in the City and south of the country. The working area extends from Northampton across the home counties and south of the country. Build effective relationships with all parties, including internal and external stakeholders to assist in the profitable installation of small works jobs.

The role may require overnight stays away from home where necessary.

You will be working within a motivated and target driven team who work together to deliver the best security solution based on our client’s requirements to the highest standards possible while focusing on teamwork and profitability.

• To install small works projects for our customers based on the solution that has been proposed by our delivery team.
• Working alongside the Installation Engineer and the Project Delivery Manager on the delivery of small works projects and ensuring the projects are installed to the highest standards and the correct compliance level with the most effective and efficient delivery model.
• You will be keen to learn and develop your skills so that small works can offer an end-to-end solution to our customers specific requirements.
• Providing second line engineering support on Access Control, CCTV, Intercom and Intruder Alarms system design. Installation, commissioning and occasionally maintenance either in person or remotely.
• A positive attitude and outlook, with a determination to succeed is the corner stone of the small works team and will be an attribute you will need to share and display.
• Learning to maintaining effective relationships with all parties, including client stakeholders at all levels, consultants, main contractors and sub-contractors, to assist in the profitable running of existing contracts and the servicing of future contracts.

• Small Works team
• Service
• Reliance High-Tech ARC
• Cloud Connect
• Admin
• Installation Engineers

• To meet the challenge, some knowledge of electronic security disciplines alongside strong I.T. skills would be advantageous.
• You will have excellent organisational skills and be a team player, willing to learn and take ownership of issues with attention to detail being at the heart of everything you do.
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines is an advantage and the ability to prioritise your workload is very important.

• You will have good communication and documentation skills.
• You are passionate about developing a career in our industry and understanding the technologies we use and most importantly, serving our customers.
• Team-orientated.
• Self-motivating and success driven.

• Previous experience installing CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Systems.