03/07/2025
WE’RE HIRING: Fire and Security Engineer
Portsmouth & surrounding areas | Permanent role
£34,000–£40,000 per year (depending on experience)
Are you a skilled engineer with years of hands-on experience in fire and security systems? Join The Alarm People Ltd — a trusted name on the South Coast with 5⭐ Google reviews and over 20 years of service built on professionalism, reliability, and people-first values.
Position Roles
● Service, maintain, and repair intruder alarms, fire alarm systems, CCTV, and access control
● Respond to emergency callouts on a rotating on-call schedule (1 week in 4)
● Deliver excellent customer service — our clients value communication as much as technical skill
● Work with leading systems: Texecom, Honeywell, Visonic, Hikvision, Dahua, Paxton, Videx, and more
What We’re Looking For
● Minimum 5 years’ proven experience with fire and security systems
● Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
● Full UK driving licence
● Confidence working independently and communicating clearly with clients
● A professional, polite, and customer-focused approach — we’re known for being courteous, reliable, and thorough
What We Offer
● 37.5 hours per week
● 25 days paid annual leave
● Company van and smartphone provided
● Paid standby allowance and overtime for emergency callouts
● Supportive, people-first team culture with long-term client relationships and steady work
Why Join Us?
At The Alarm People, we don’t just install systems — we build trust. Clients describe us as “fantastic, thorough, and considerate,” and our engineers are praised for being “polite, attentive, and extremely professional.” We take pride in our work and care about both our customers and our team.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV to [email protected]
Learn more about us at www.thealarmpeople.net