Small Works Engineer (Fire Systems)
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Location: Kent (with local travel)
Contract Type: Permanent
Your Next Role
We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Small Works Engineer to join a growing fire and security solutions provider.
In this role, you will support fire safety operations by delivering small-to-medium engineering works, installations, and maintenance tasks. Your expertise will ensure fire safety systems remain compliant, reliable, and optimised — helping to protect people, property, and businesses across the region.
What You Will Be Doing
Key responsibilities include:
- Installing and commissioning small to medium-scale fire alarm projects
- Working with both addressable and non-addressable systems
- Commissioning systems across a range of leading manufacturers
- Reviewing specifications, drawings, and documentation to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Providing exceptional customer service with a professional, solutions-focused approach
- Troubleshooting faults and resolving issues efficiently on site
- Completing reports, timesheets, and expenses accurately and on time
- Attending scheduled appointments punctually and maintaining a tidy working environment
- Communicating promptly with the office regarding major site or system challenges
- Representing the business professionally across all customer locations
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an engineer with strong technical ability and a customer-first mindset. Ideally, you will have:
- Advanced experience working with fire alarm systems
- FIA Units 1, 2/3, and 5 (or equivalent)
- Proven installation and commissioning skills
- Strong understanding of electrical installation procedures within the fire and security industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear reports
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and building client relationships
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and initiative
We value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn — so even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What's On Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.
Benefits include:
- Training and development programmes
- Support for professional qualifications and career progression
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Company vehicle
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or protected characteristics.
If interested and feel you have matching skill sets, please apply today.
INDFS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers license (required)
Work Location: On the road
