Junior Fire and security Service Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

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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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Keywords: Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Life Safety Systems, Hikvision, Paxton, Texecom, Honeywell, Advanced, Kentec

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