Junior Fire and security Service Engineer

Location: Glasgow & Central Belt
Salary: 25,000 - 32,000 + Training + Progression
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Alecto Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading Fire & Security organisation that is expanding its Glasgow team. They are now seeking a Junior Service Engineer who is eager to learn, hands-on, and ready to build a long-term technical career in a rapidly growing industry.

This is a entry-level route into Fire & Security perfect for anyone with practical, electrical, or cabling experience who wants professional training and progression.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Service Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers to learn how to service, maintain and support:

• Fire Alarm Systems

• Intruder Alarms

• CCTV Systems

• Access Control

You'll gain real field experience while developing the skills needed to become a fully qualified Fire & Security Engineer.

This employer invests heavily in developing junior talent and offers a structured pathway that includes:

• Full in-house mentoring with experienced engineers

• Manufacturer product training across major systems

• FIA Fire Alarm modules

• IP CCTV, networking & access control courses

• Regular toolbox talks & ongoing technical development

• Clear progression to Service Engineer and beyond

You'll be supported from day one and guided step-by-step into a fully competent, industry-certified engineer.

The company is very open to trainable candidates. Skills that transfer brilliantly include:

• Electrical Improver or Electrician background

• 1st fix / 2nd fix installation experience

• Cable pulling, routing or terminating

• Patch panel/Networking knowledge (CAT5/CAT6)

• General data cabling experience

• Confident use of hand & power tools

• Trunking, tray, conduit or basket installation

• ECS/CSCS

• IPAF / PASMA

If you've worked with tools or cabling, you're already on the right track.

• Supporting senior engineers on service & maintenance visits

• Assisting with system testing, inspections & compliance tasks

• Helping with basic fault diagnostics

• Preparing cabling and installation work

• Completing simple service documentation

• Travelling across Glasgow & the Central Belt (vehicle provided after training)

• 25,000 - 32,000 starting salary

• Full training & formal qualification support

• Company vehicle once fully trained

• Tools, uniform & PPE provided

• Overtime available as your skillset grows

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Long-term progression to Service Engineer, Senior Engineer or specialist divisions

This is a brilliant chance to start a secure, rewarding technical career

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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