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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Trainee Project Engineer

Salary Range
£23,000 - £27,000
£1,917 - £2,250 / mo

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Location Base
London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Based on a prestigious client site in Central London, you will provide assistance to an experienced Service/Project Engineer carrying out regular project and service engineering for our clients’ fire detection and associated systems along with completing and submitting all relevant documentation. You will learn and develop the necessary skills to become a trained Fire Alarm Project Engineer/Project Manager.

Person Specification Typical Responsibilties
  • Closing Date:TBC
  • Job Location:London, site based
  • Contract Type

    Full time
  • Salary

    £23,000 - £27,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Hours

    40 hours per week

Typical Responsibilties

Full Training will be provided and responsibilities will include:

  • To work with and under instruction from Project and Service Engineers, complying with work instructions, company policies and Health and Safety procedures.
  • To develop a working knowledge of fire alarm and life safety systems and project management, undertaking training courses where necessary.
  • To act as a Company Ambassador. You must be smart in appearance, pleasant in attitude and capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relationships.
  • To work closely with and learn from site-based Project Managers/Engineers and office staff, carrying out reasonable instructions.
  • Ensuring a clean working environment as well as respecting our clients’ premises at all times.
  • Maintain an accurate and high standard of Customer, Company and Personal paperwork.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.

Qualifications Qualifications Essential / Desirable To be identified by
An electrical based qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, HNC etc Essential Application
Experience Experience Essential / Desirable To be identified by
Experience in a role assisting any electrical works Desirable Interview / Application
Previous experience in a similar role Desirable Interview / Application
Skills / Abilities Skills / Abilities Essential / Desirable To be identified by
Excellent customer service skills Essential Interview / Application
Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook Essential Interview / Application
Competent using technology such as laptops, measuring devices, smart phones etc Essential Interview / Application
Ability to maintain accurate records whilst regularly submitting customer and company paperwork in a timely manner Essential Interview / Application
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team Essential Interview
Excellent oral and written communication skills Essential Interview / Application
Other Other Essential / Desirable To be identified by
A genuine interest in your work with an enthusiasm and willingness to learn Essential Interview / Application
A knowledge of Health & Safety requirements Desirable Interview / Application

Email your CV, job application form and any relevant further information to recruitment@protec.co.uk

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Project Engineer roles across Protec Fire Detection's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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