Senior Fire & Security Engineer - Installation and Service

  • Red Kite Recruitment Group
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Jun 17, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

EXPERIENCED SENIOR FIRE & SECURITY ENGINEER - INSTALLATION & SERVICE NEEDED BY INDUSTRY-LEADING FIRE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

TITLE: Senior Fire & Security Engineer - Installation and Service

SALARY: 40-45K DOE
Company Vehicle
Tools
Smartphone
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8.30-5pm
Overtime offered at 1.5x (up to Saturday noon) and 2x (Saturday noon to Monday 8:30 AM)
Part of a rotating on-call schedule (approx. once every 6 weeks)
Standby payment: 225 per week

LOCATION: Primarily covering the Leicestershire area

YOU MAY BE A: Fire Alarm Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Service Engineer, Senior Installation Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Fire Commissioning Engineer, Alarm Engineer, Senior Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Alarm Technician, Commissioning Engineer, Security Engineer, Small Works Engineer, Access Control Technician, Fire Alarm Supervisor, Fire & Security Service Engineer, Electrician, Senior Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Intruder Service Engineer, FIA Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Fire and Security Technician, Installation Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer

PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES: Engineering, CCTV, Access Control, Facilities Maintenance, Fire Alarms, Security Alarms, Fire & Security Solutions, Servicing and Maintenance, Intruder Alarms, Electronics

ROLE: Senior Fire & Security Engineer - Installation and Service

This position involves both hands-on installation and service of integrated Fire & Security solutions including Fire Alarms, Intruder Detection, CCTV, and Access Control systems, predominantly throughout Leicestershire. You'll also act as a senior point of contact within the team, assisting in complex fault diagnosis, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting operational leadership while maintaining strict adherence to safety and company standards.

EXPERIENCE: Senior Fire & Security Engineer - Installation and Service

You should be a well-rounded, experienced professional with expertise in installing and maintaining a broad range of Fire & Security systems. Strong wiring skills and in-depth electronic knowledge are vital for success in this role.

A full UK driving licence is essential, as travel will primarily be across the Leicestershire area, with occasional overnight stays as required. Relevant industry certifications or electrical qualifications are highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications include FIA Certification, BTEC Level 3 in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, and NVQ Level 2/3 in Electronic Security Systems. Additional accreditations such as ECS, IPAF, CSCS, or certification from NSI or SSAIB would be highly advantageous.

YOU MAY BE A: Fire Alarm Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Service Engineer, Senior Installation Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Fire Commissioning Engineer, Alarm Engineer, Senior Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Alarm Technician, Commissioning Engineer, Security Engineer, Small Works Engineer, Access Control Technician, Fire Alarm Supervisor, Fire & Security Service Engineer, Electrician, Senior Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Intruder Service Engineer, FIA Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Fire and Security Technician, Installation Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer

PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES: Engineering, CCTV, Access Control, Facilities Maintenance, Fire Alarms, Security Alarms, Fire & Security Solutions, Servicing and Maintenance, Intruder Alarms, Electronics