Junior Fire & Security Engineer/Junior Minor Works Engineer

Ripple Effect Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Fire & Security solutions provider in Greater London seeks a motivated Junior Minor Works Engineer. In this role, you will support small projects in Fire and Security, assisting with installations and liaising with senior team members. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience in service engineering, are eager to learn, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous training opportunities to develop your career.

Benefits

Basic salary of £28,000-30,000

Company Van

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Training Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Fire or Security Systems as a Service Engineer.
• Keen to learn new installation and commissioning skills.
• Technically minded, with a background in electrical or electronic fields.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Minor Works Team on small Fire & Security projects.
• Assist with installations and testing of security systems.
• Liaise with senior engineers on ongoing projects.
• Provide assistance to Service Engineers for maintenance and calls.

Skills

Service Engineering

Customer Service

Technical Communication

Organizational Skills

Electrical Background

Tools

CCTV systems

Intruder Systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Access Control Systems

Job description

Junior Minor Works Engineer - London

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Junior Minor Works Engineer to join our growing Minor Works / Installations Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Service Engineer (with at least 1 - 2 years’ experience in either Fire or Security Systems) who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You’ll work closely with experienced Engineers and receive full training and support to develop your skills and become a fully qualified Minor Works Engineer, capable of managing small projects from inception through to completion.

• Support the Minor Works / Installations Team on small Fire & Security projects from start to finish.
• Assist with installations, commissioning, and testing of CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, and Fire Alarm Systems.
• Liaise with the Lead Engineer and senior team members on ongoing projects and troubleshooting.
• Work with subcontractors and clients on-site to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Provide assistance to Service Engineers when required, including maintenance and reactive calls.
• Communicate effectively with customers, schedulers, and internal teams to plan and coordinate site visits.
• Attend training and development sessions to build technical competence and knowledge.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement.

Systems You’ll Work With

Fire: Gent, Notifier, Kentec, Ziton, Advanced, Morley, C‑Tec, Protec
Intruder: Galaxy, Texecom, Scantronic, Menvier, Risco
CCTV: Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch, Generic Analogue Systems
Access Control: Paxton, PAC, Salto

Training and Qualifications

We can provide the training you need to start your career in the Fire & Security Industry. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Experienced as a Service Engineer (1‑2 years) in either Fire or Security systems.
• Keen to learn and develop new installation and commissioning skills.
• Technically minded, with a background in the electrical or electronic industry.
• A great communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Highly organised, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Computer literate and comfortable using mobile and online systems.
• In possession of a Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Basic salary of £28 000‑30 000 DOE
  • Company Van with fully fitted Van vaults
  • Full use of our Academy training + external training
  • 6 training days a year
  • Royal London Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance x4 Basic Salary
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Paid Referrals Scheme (up to £1,000 per successful candidate referral, unlimited referrals)
  • Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
  • Additional Day holiday each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
  • Mental Health & Well‑being scheme
  • Development & Progression opportunities
  • 4‑Day induction upon start providing you with a full introduction to the company, training, assessments, portal access, issue of vehicle & equipment.

A Little More About Marlowe Fire & Security

We proudly operate across the nation, serving a wide range of industries in both commercial and domestic settings. Our goal is to provide fire and security solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Each of our solutions is crafted to meet the unique compliance standards of the industries we serve, helping them ensure site security and protect their teams. We also enjoy the advantage of being part of a larger group within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems sector. This collaboration allows us to share best practices, access development academies, and leverage Human Resource expertise, all contributing to continuous improvement in this vital service industry.

We’re big enough to deliver results but small enough to genuinely care.

Our Businesses Include:

• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
• Clymac clymac.co.uk
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowe-fireandsecurity.com
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk

Equal Opportunities

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves. We celebrate our unique qualities and truly believe that a culture of inclusion enables us to serve our customers better. We are committed to equal opportunities, so if you need any reasonable adjustments to help you participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Right to Work

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will require additional assistance to extend your current Right to Work status, we regret to inform you that your application cannot be considered.