Role: Fire and Security Installation Engineer
Location: South Wales
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Technical Resources are seeking a Fire & Security Installation Engineer working in South Wales. You will play a key role in delivering the installation, commissioning, and handover of fire detection and security systems across commercial and industrial projects. You will ensure all systems are installed to the highest standards, fully tested, and compliant with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Install, commission, and hand over fire detection, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
- Work from design drawings and specifications to meet project requirements
- Program, test, and commission systems to British Standards and client expectations
- Plan and coordinate works with the project management team
- Identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning phases
- Provide training and demonstrations to clients during handover
- Complete commissioning documentation, certificates, and reports accurately and on time
- Ensure compliance with all site health and safety requirements, PPE use, and risk assessments
- Maintain tools, test equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
Experience and Certifications Required:
- Proven experience installing and commissioning fire detection and security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder alarms)
- Strong technical knowledge of BS 5839, BS EN 50132, BS EN 50133, and BS EN 50131 standards
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of networking and IP-based systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to pass full NPPV2 security vetting
- Industry-recognised qualifications in fire and security systems (FIA units, manufacturer training) - desirable
- Experience with manufacturers such as Advanced, Gent, Morley, Hikvision, Paxton, Texecom - desirable
- ECS/CSCS Card - desirable
- IPAF / PASMA certification - desirable
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information.
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
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