Job Description

About the Role

We are expanding our team following the award of a new long-term contract with Kingston Council. This role is employed directly by Bourneside Electrical Services Ltd, and we are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Service & Installation Engineer to join Bourneside Electrical Services -- someone confident working across Kingston Council sites to install, maintain and fault-find on:

Fire alarm systems

Access control systems

Intruder alarms

Panic alarms / staff assist systems

Door entry & intercom systems

You'll be working across local authority buildings including offices, supported housing, depots and public facilities. This is a varied role with autonomy, a steady workflow, use of a modern, structured job management platform (Simpro) and guaranteed support from management.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintenance & installation of fire and security systems. Fault finding and rectification across electrical security systems. Carrying out PPM works and annual servicing schedules. Working safely within Council buildings and sensitive environments. Completing reports, certificates and compliance documentation. Liaising with site staff, tenants and internal admin teams. Participating in an on-call rota (if required).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Proven experience servicing fire and security systems. Competency on addressable & conventional fire alarm panels (e.g., Advanced, Kentec, Gent, Morley). Experience with access control (Paxton, ACT, etc.). Experience with intruder alarms (Texecom, Honeywell, Pyronix etc.). Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams and site schematics. Full UK driving licence. Strong fault-finding skills.

Preferred / Highly Advantageous

FIA training modules (the industry gold standard): FIA Unit 1 - Fire Detection & Alarm Systems FIA Unit 2 (Installation) FIA Unit 3 (Maintenance) FIA Unit 4 (Commissioning) BTEC / City & Guilds in Fire & Security Systems C&G 1853 or 236, or equivalent vocational qualification. ECS / JIB Card (ideally Fire & Security Systems Engineer card). IP networking experience
Modern access/fire/security all leans heavily on IP and data infrastructure.

Knowledge of BS 5839-1 & BS 4737 / EN50131 (intruder). Experience working in local authority contracts. Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Installation experience

Personal Skills

Customer-friendly and able to communicate well with vulnerable tenants & council staff. Strong problem-solving mindset. Able to work independently and manage own workload. High attention to safety & compliance. Great attention to detail for completion of reports

What We Offer

Salary: 30,000-40,000 DOE + quarterly performance bonus

Competitive salary based on experience Quarterly performance based bonus scheme Clear performance standards and structured annual pay reviews 20 Days paid holiday + Bank Holidays Company van + fuel card Overtime opportunities Training & development (FIA courses, manufacturer training) Workplace pension Supportive team environment Stable long-term work pipeline (Council contract) All works completed using Simpro AI powered operating platform
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Free or subsidised travel Free parking
Application question(s):

Do you have hands-on experience working with fire alarm systems? Do you have experience with addressable fire alarm systems? Are you able to travel daily to sites across Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas? Are you willing to participate in a paid on-call rota?
Experience:

fire alarm maintenance servicing : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road