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Junior Fire and security Service Engineer
Job Posted: 24 minutes ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Junior Service Engineer - Fire & Security (Entry Level)
Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000
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 support experienced engineers with servicing and maintaining fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems. This is a hands-on position designed to give you the grounding to become a fully qualified Service Engineer.
Training & Development Opportunities
My client offers a structured training pathway, 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, and skill development
Clear progression into a fully qualified engineer position
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to properly break into the industry.
Desirable Background (Not Essential)
My client is very open to people entering the industry, but the following backgrounds or skills would be highly desirable:
Electrical Improver / Electrician experience
1st fix or 2nd fix experience
Pulling cables / cable routing
Cable terminations
PATCH PANEL / patching experience
Knowledge of CAT5 / CAT6 and basic network infrastructure
General data cabling experience
Able to use hand tools and power tools confidently
Experience with trunking, tray, conduit, and basket installations
ECS/CSCS card
IPAF / PASMA certifications
These backgrounds transfer extremely well into fire & security.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support senior engineers with servicing and maintenance
Assist with system testing, inspections, and compliance checks
Help with basic fault-finding
Carry out cabling and installation prep as required
Complete simple service reports
Travel across London & surrounding areas (vehicle provided after training)
What My Client Offers
£24,000-£30,000 starting salary
Full training and qualification support
Company vehicle (after training), tools, uniform, PPE
Overtime opportunities as skills develop
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Clear progression to Service Engineer, Senior Engineer and specialist roles
Ready to take the next step?
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.
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