Junior Fire and security Service Engineer
Job in
City of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
Alecto Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Security Systems Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Junior Service Engineer - Fire & Security (Entry Level)
Location:
London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
I am representing an excellent opportunity on behalf of my client, who is looking to bring an enthusiastic Junior Service Engineer into the Fire & Security industry. This role is ideal for someone who is new to fire & security but has a practical background and wants strong training, development, and a long-term career path..
The Role
You will work alongside experienced Engineers, supporting with the servicing and maintenance of:
Fire Alarm Systems
Intruder Alarms
CCTV
Access Control Systems
This hands-on position provides strong foundations for progressing into a fully qualified Service Engineer role.
Training & Development
My client provides an outstanding training programme, including:
Full in-house training with senior engineers
Manufacturer training on leading fire & security systems
FIA fire alarm training modules
IP CCTV, networking and access control courses
Ongoing mentoring, toolbox talks & skill development
A clear route to becoming a fully qualified engineer
This is an exceptional entry point for someone serious about building a career in Fire & Security.
Desirable Background (Not Essential)
The client is open to applicants entering the industry, but the following experience is highly advantageous:
Electrical Improver / Electrician experience
1st fix / 2nd fix experience
Cable pulling, routing & terminations
Patch panel / patching experience
CAT5/CAT6 knowledge & basic networking
General data cabling
Confident with hand & power tools
Experience with trunking, tray, conduit & basket installations
ECS/CSCS card
IPAF / PASMA certifications
All of these skills transfer extremely well into Fire & Security.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support senior engineers with servicing & maintenance
Assist with system testing, inspections & compliance
Help with basic fault-finding
Carry out cabling & installation preparation
Complete simple service reports
Travel across London and surrounding areas (vehicle provided after training)
What's on Offer?
£25,000-£32,000 starting salary
Full training and qualification support
Company vehicle (post-training), tools, uniform & PPE
Overtime opportunities as skills develop
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Clear progression to Service Engineer, Senior Engineer & Specialist roles
Ready to take your first step into Fire & Security?
Apply today.
Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest - only those shortlisted will be contacted.
INDAV
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