Installation Engineer

Job description

Field Engineer – CCTV, Fire Safety, Access Control

Location: London (Field-Based)

Salary: £36,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Travel: Regular travel across London with occasional overnight stays

Applause IT are recruiting for a Field Engineer to join a leading global provider of digital identity and workforce management solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Field Engineer with an electrical or electronic background to join a growing operations team delivering installation, maintenance and technical support across customer sites in London.

This role would suit a Field Engineer with experience in fire alarms, data networks, Sky installations or similar electrical/electronic installation environments.

The Role – Field Engineer

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Installation, commissioning and testing of hardware and digital workforce solutions at customer sites
• Routine and reactive maintenance
• Fault finding, diagnosis and resolution of technical issues
• Providing on-site technical expertise to customers and key stakeholders
• Ensuring installations meet compliance and quality standards
• Delivering a consistently high level of customer satisfaction
• Supporting ongoing service and maintenance contracts

The Field Engineer role involves regular travel across London and occasional overnight stays where required.

Required Skills & Experience

To be successful in this Field Engineer role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a site-based or field-based engineering role
• Electrical or electronic installation background
• Experience installing or maintaining systems such as:
• Fire alarm systems
• Data networks
• Satellite/Sky installations
• Access control or similar electronic devices
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills

Essential Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence
• DBS check (required)
• CSCS and/or SSSTS accreditation

Why Apply?

• Join a growing, technology-led organisation operating in high-demand sectors
• Work on varied installation projects across London
• Stable, permanent position with long-term progression potential
• Competitive salary of £36,000
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise within digital identity and workforce solutions

If you are an experienced Field Engineer looking for your next opportunity in London, click apply now to be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English