Careers at Choice Fire & Security
At Choice Fire & Security, our mission is to develop and champion our staff, helping them to professionally evolve and succeed in their career. With benefits ranging from job perks to working with the latest technological equipment, Choice’s position at the forefront of fire and security services enables us to offer job roles that build on your skill and knowledge whilst providing room for development.
Why work at Choice Fire & Security?
Established in 2004, Choice Fire & Security are a family-owned business, focused on delivering a high-quality, personable service. Our prioritisation of quality installation drives our recruitment of skilled and ambitious staff. We never compromise our standard of service, always enforcing our mantra of “the answer’s yes, but what’s the question?”, which drives us to always work to fulfil the needs of our customers, maintaining professional relationships whilst getting hands-on with our roles.
We work in a highly technological industry, providing our staff with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience with the latest kit, applying their skills to advanced equipment. If you have a desire for industry developments, you’d fit in with the Choice team by showing a continuous eagerness to learn, improve, and immerse yourself in modern installations.
By working at Choice Fire & Security, we’ll be invested in your development. We offer routes for progression and specific training opportunities for you to grow your knowledge and skills. We offer mentoring programs, partnering Junior Engineers with Senior Engineers, so knowledge and experience can be shared to collectively improve the abilities of the whole team.
Communication is a driver to our team’s success. We mix up our teams, ensuring that our staff get to experience jobs with different team members, increasing the opportunity to learn from each other and grow as one. We constantly have touchpoints for discussions for you to share ideas and concerns, with you also being project-managed locally to ensure a stream of constant communication.
Our company is structured to prioritise communication. We trust in our employees to complete work to the best of their abilities, and we ask for their trust in return to invest in their future. We always listen to where you want to go, and work with you to get you there. Because every employee is different, we provide tailored opportunities for you, making sure that your career at Choice Fire & Security will be moulded to you.
Benefits of working at Choice Fire & Security
With an outstanding focus on customer service, our nationwide growth has always been driven by putting people first. Each staff member that we’ve brought onboard to join our ever-expanding team fits truly into our values of striving to fulfil every desire of the customer.
We have a firm belief in developing long-term relationships with our customers that are based on mutual trust and understanding. Because of our approach, we make every possible effort to satisfy expectations whilst delivering projects on time, within budget and with minimal inconvenience.
Here’s how we’ve grown Choice Fire & Security since 2004 to become a leading organisation in fire and security system design, installation and maintenance:
Our Benefits
How can my career progress?
At Choice Fire & Security, we want to see you grow into a role that suits your aspirations. We trust our employees, helping you develop your skills and knowledge to reach industry-leading standards.
Open communication is a priority with our employees so that we understand how you envision your career to develop. We work with you to help you achieve certifications and be placed on specific training programs that will aid your development.
With our mentoring program to help you learn from more senior engineers, training programs and a journey that suits you, your development paths are unique, moulded to suit your ambitions.
If you’re practically minded, ambitious, and thrive in a tech-forward environment, we’ll have perfect positions for any stage of your career, providing you with the tools to grow, and most importantly, do what you love. Our services push technological boundaries, enabling you to work with modern systems and equipment, always being able to learn how the industry continues to grow.
What roles do we offer?
We offer roles across a range of levels, from Junior to Senior and site-based to office-based. If you’re interested in roles in electrical engineering, alarm engineering, network engineering and more, we frequently publish vacancies that will be perfect for the next stage of your career.
Service Engineer – Maintaining and repairing equipment and systems to enforce safety and correct function, meeting the needs of the customer.
Installation Engineer – Installing specialist electrical, alarm and network equipment for our customers in the banking and commercial sectors.
Commission Engineer/Supervisor - Ensuring new or upgraded equipment functions in accordance with design, fulfilling the needs of the customer.
Project Manager – Overseeing projects from start to finish, managing schedules, budgets and resources to deliver a high-quality service to the customer.
Office-Based Roles – Controlling systems from the office, applying technical knowledge from Choice’s HQ.
What would my role look like?
We focus on five core installation services. Roles may specialise in one area or span across multiple environments. The installation services that we offer are:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Intruder Alarms
- Intercoms
We work heavily in the banking sector, with commercial blue-chip companies also customers of our services. Your role may involve all our services or focus on a specific area of expertise.
Our services put the customer first, prioritising a professional relationship and always delivering the needs of the customer. You’d be a representative of Choice Fire & Security, delivering the friendly and personable customer service that we have become reputable for.
Current Vacancies
Can’t see the perfect vacancy for you? We’d still love to hear from you and keep your details on file when your perfect opportunity arises.
Installation Engineer – Fire & Security (North East /West)
Job Title: Installation Engineer – Fire & Security
Location: Manchester (Field-based covering the North East /West )
Salary: £33,000 – £42,000 + Overtime
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Choice Fire and Security Solutions Ltd
At Choice, we are proud of our reputation for excellence, serving prestigious clients across the commercial, Banking, and data centre sectors. We are a professional, growing team delivering high-end security solutions nationwide.
The Choice Difference: We are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means our staff aren't just employees—they have a real stake in the success and future of the business. When the company thrives, you do too.
The Role
Reporting to the Installation Manager, you will plan and execute the installation and commissioning of high-grade electronic security systems. You will work primarily on Banking / commercial projects across the North, ensuring every job meets our gold-standard for safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Installation: Install and commission Intruder Alarms (Grade 3), IP CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom systems.
• Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to current industry standards (NSI/GOLD) and company policies.
• Communication: Act as a professional face of the company, liaising with Project Managers and clients on-site.
• Technical Problem Solving: Interpret site instructions and technical drawings to implement effective solutions.
• Maintenance: Occasional service and maintenance support for integrated systems as required.
What We Are Looking For
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in the security industry.
• Technical Skill: Strong proficiency with IP CCTV, Intruder Alarms, and Access Control.
• Bonus Skills: Fire alarm installation experience is welcomed but not essential.
• Credentials: Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Attributes: A positive, team-oriented attitude with high standards of punctuality and personal presentation.
What’s In It For You?
• Financial Reward: Competitive salary (£33k–£42k) plus regular overtime.
• Ownership: Be part of our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure.
• Tools for the Job: Provided company van, laptop, and mobile phone.
• Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Wellbeing day + bank holidays.
• Security: 5% Pension (after probation) and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Growth: Clear career progression and ongoing manufacturer training.
Installation Engineer – Fire & Security (South West)
Job Title: Installation Engineer – Fire & Security
Location: Bristol (Field-based covering the South West)
Salary: £33,000 – £42,000 + Overtime
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Choice Fire and Security Solutions Ltd
At Choice, we are proud of our reputation for excellence, serving prestigious clients across the commercial, banking, and data centre sectors. We are a professional, growing team delivering high-end security solutions nationwide.
The Choice Difference: We are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means our staff aren't just employees—they have a real stake in the success and future of the business. When the company thrives, you do too.
The Role
Reporting to the Installation Manager, you will plan and execute the installation and commissioning of high-grade electronic security systems. You will work primarily on commercial projects across the South west and beyond , ensuring every job meets our gold-standard for safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Installation: Install and commission Intruder Alarms (Grade 3), IP CCTV, Access Control, and Intercom systems.
• Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to current industry standards (NSI/GOLD) and company policies.
• Communication: Act as a professional face of the company, liaising with Project Managers and clients on-site.
• Technical Problem Solving: Interpret site instructions and technical drawings to implement effective solutions.
• Maintenance: Occasional service and maintenance support for integrated systems as required.
What We Are Looking For
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in the security industry.
• Technical Skill: Strong proficiency with IP CCTV, Intruder Alarms, and Access Control.
• Bonus Skills: Fire alarm installation experience is welcomed but not essential.
• Credentials: Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Attributes: A positive, team-oriented attitude with high standards of punctuality and personal presentation.
What’s In It For You?
• Financial Reward: Competitive salary (£33k–£42k) plus regular overtime.
• Ownership: Be part of our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure.
• Tools for the Job: Provided company van, laptop, and mobile phone.
• Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Wellbeing + day bank holidays.
• Security: 5% Pension (after probation) and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Growth: Clear career progression and ongoing manufacturer training.