Field Service Engineer (Fire & Security Training)

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Job information

  • Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £28000 - £34000 per annum + (OTE £45k) + Specialist Training
  • Published: 6 November 2026

Field Service Engineer (Fire & Security Training)

Newton Abbott

£28,000 – £34,000 (OTE £45k) + Specialist Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Tools + Overtime + Local Patch + Door to Door pay

Are you looking to learn a practical trade installing and servicing fire and security systems, with full on-the-job training, opportunities to progress and a local Devon patch, plus a company vehicle, tools, door-to-door pay and optional overtime to boost your earnings?

This well-established domestic and commercial alarm specialist has seen continuous growth over the last 16 year and they are now looking to expand the team further. They are experts in burglar alarms, CCTV, Fire and Security systems and this dynamic role will see you learn and grow into an Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for covering a 40 miles radius patch of Newton Abbey. You will be installing and servicing CCTV, fire and security alarms all whilst being shadowed until you have the confident to work autonomously. The role also involves a on call rota (1 week in every 5) which is reimbursed and 2x pay if you were to be called out.

This role would suit someone with a mechanical or electrical qualification looking to kickstart their career with an established company to grow into an Engineer.

The Role:

  • Servicing and installing fire and security systems
  • On call rota (1 in every 5 weeks) and rarely called out
  • Monday – Friday (08:30am – 4:30pm) with optional overtime (1.5x pay)
  • Company vehicle and tools provided and door to door pay.

The Person:

  • Electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ, T-Level, BSc)
  • Willing to commute to sites in Devon

On- Call, Mechanical, Electrical, Field, Service, Install, Fire, Security, Overtime, Company Vehicle, Van, Tools, Engineer, Technician, Torquay, Newton Abbey, Exeter

Reference number: BBBH27974a

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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