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title: Join Our Team - AEL Fire & Security
description: Join AEL Fire & Security as a multi-skilled engineer in the Newcastle area. Enjoy local work, steady leads, and the chance to grow with a stable company.
---

# Join Our Team

**AEL Fire & Security is recruiting in the Newcastle, Yorkshire, East Midlands & North West Areas.**

## What We Offer

#### Join a high-growth fire and security integrator, focused on delivering enterprise-class solutions and industry leading customer service.

Join a high-growth fire and security integrator, focused on delivering enterprise-class solutions and industry leading customer service.

#### Be part of a forward-thinking business investing in people, technology and growth

Be part of a forward-thinking business investing in people, technology and growth

#### Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Long-term career development and progression opportunities

#### Be at the forefront of fire and integrated security systems with advanced, industry-leading manufacturers

Be at the forefront of fire and integrated security systems with advanced, industry-leading manufacturers

#### Supportive team environment with experienced engineers and management

Supportive team environment with experienced engineers and management

#### Invest in your future with funded training, certifications and development

Invest in your future with funded training, certifications and development

## Who We’re Looking For

#### Forward-thinking individuals or ambitious trainees ready to work with modern fire and security technologies

Forward-thinking individuals or ambitious trainees ready to work with modern fire and security technologies

#### Strong technical ability with a professional, customer-focused approach

Strong technical ability with a professional, customer-focused approach

#### Driven individuals who want to grow with a high-performing team

Driven individuals who want to grow with a high-performing team

#### Full UK driving license

Full UK driving license

## Current Openings

Business Development Executive

North West and East Midlands

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executives to support our continued growth across the North West and East Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven sales professional — whether you already have experience in the fire and security sector or are looking to transition into it with full training and support provided.

If you have a strong track record in winning new business, building relationships, and closing deals, we want to hear from you.

#### Why Join Us?

- Competitive salary with uncapped commission
- High-quality leads supported by marketing activity
- Full training provided on fire and security systems
- Genuine opportunity to influence growth and strategy
- Clear career progression within a growing business

#### The role:

You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing existing accounts across your region.

Key responsibilities include:

- Identifying and targeting new clients, sectors, and opportunities
- Building and managing a strong and active sales pipeline
- Attending meetings generated by our marketing team
- Presenting and promoting our fire and security solutions
- Preparing proposals and delivering persuasive sales presentations
- Negotiating and closing profitable deals
- Upselling and cross-selling across our services
- Building long-term relationships with clients
- Working closely with technical and operations teams to ensure successful delivery
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activity

#### About you:

We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven individual with a strong B2B sales background and a proactive mindset.

##### **Essential:**

- Proven experience in a business development or sales role
- Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage your own pipeline and work independently
- Commercial awareness and a consultative sales approach
- Experience using CRM systems

##### **Desirable (but not essential):**

- Experience within the fire and security industry
- Knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, or access control systems

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*Full product and industry training will be provided for the right candidate.*

#### **Personal qualities:**

- Self-motivated and target-driven
- Confident and professional
- Organised and proactive
- Keen to learn and develop new technical knowledge

#### What We Offer:

- Salary - Negotiable DoE + uncapped commission
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Laptop & Phone
- Company Pension Scheme
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Opportunity to be part of a growing business with clear career progression.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.

#### **Ready to Apply?**

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your career, increase your earning potential, and be part of a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you.

Servicing and Maintenance Engineers

North East, North West and East Midlands

We’re recruiting a Servicing & Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, growing security company with a strong reputation and a long-term pipeline of work. If you’re an experienced engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and technical challenge — and wants real training and progression — this role is for you.

##### **Why Join Us?**

- Ongoing training and manufacturer courses
- Clear opportunity to develop skills across multiple systems
- Stable workload with a successful, growing company
- Supportive service team and structured processes
- Modern tools, vehicle and equipment provided

##### **What You’ll Be Doing**

You’ll be working across a wide range of systems, including:

- Intruder alarms
- CCTV systems
- Access control
- Nurse call systems
- Traffic barriers

##### Your role will include:

- Servicing and maintaining security systems across client sites
- Responding to breakdowns and planned maintenance visits
- Carrying out small installation and upgrade works
- Liaising with the service desk and customers
- Completing job reports and certification
- Explaining system operation and reducing false alarms
- Participating in the out-of-hours call-out rota

##### **Training & Career Development**

We actively invest in our engineers and provide:

- Structured technical training
- Manufacturer and product training
- Support towards industry certifications
- Ongoing professional development and skills expansion

This role offers genuine scope to broaden your expertise across fire and security technologies.

##### **What We’re Looking For**

You’ll be a capable, customer-focused engineer with a proactive attitude.

##### **Essential:**

- Proven experience as a security service engineer
- Knowledge of intruder systems including Galaxy, Texecom, Scantronic, Orisec
- Experience with access control systems including Paxton, PAC, Avigilon, TDSI, Salto
- Experience with CCTV platforms including Hikvision, Hanwha, Avigilon, Milestone
- IP / networking experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to pass enhanced DBS and security screening

##### **Desirable:**

- CSCS card or Safety Passport
- IPAF 1b, 3a & 3b
- PASMA

##### **Package & Benefits**

- Salary: Negotiable DoE
- Company vehicle
- Laptop and phone allowance
- Company pension (auto-enrolment)
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Working hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (45-minute daily break)
- Permanent role with immediate start for the right candidate

Sub - contractor Fire and Security Installation Engineers

North East, North West and East Midlands

More details coming shortly. 

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## Why Choose AEL?

#### Modern Systems 

Work with cutting-edge technology including UpTick management software

Modern Systems

#### Local Work

No extensive travel required. Work within your local area and go home each night

Local Work

#### Established Company 

Join a stable business with strong market presence and growth opportunities

Established Company

#### Geographic Focus

We cover specific regions efficiently, ensuring you’re not spending hours on the road

Geographic Focus

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