Make an Impact
Protect people, property and communities through meaningful safety work.
Join Our Team
Build Your Career With Purpose
We are looking for passionate people who value safety, integrity and innovation. Helix is built around quality delivery and strong technical standards — and that depends on bringing in people who care about doing the job properly.
Grow With Us
Training, certifications and clear progression in a growing business.
Work as One Team
In-house engineers and support — no subcontracted handoffs or lost accountability.
Why Join Helix?
More Than a Job. A Career That Matters.
Most fire and security companies are either too small to offer real support, or too large to treat people as individuals. We are building something different — properly resourced engineers, genuine technical management, and varied work without burning out the team.
We are a leader in integrated fire, security and compliance — and we want people who take pride in their work in a team that values accountability, development and clear communication.
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Ongoing training and certifications
- Clear career progression
- Safe, inclusive and respectful workplace
- Make a real difference in the community
Open Positions
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Specific qualifications matter less than attitude and willingness to learn — we will support training and development for the right person.
Engineering Roles
Field engineers — fire & security
Installation, maintenance, fault-finding and reactive support across fire and security systems. Cross-discipline training is provided.
- Mix of installation and maintenance work
- Variety across commercial, residential and managed properties
- Manufacturer training and qualifications supported
- Vehicle, equipment and uniform provided
Service Support
Service coordinators
Planning, scheduling, coordination and client communication — keeping engineers focused on technical work.
- Maintenance visit scheduling and coordination
- Documentation and certification management
- Client communication and updates
- Office-based with team support
Operational Growth
Compliance and reporting support
Help clients stay on top of fire and security compliance — schedules, reports and wider service delivery.
- Compliance schedule and renewal tracking
- Client portfolio reporting
- Quality assurance support
- Hybrid working considered
Apprenticeships
Trainee engineers
Structured trainee roles with practical experience, formal qualifications and a clear progression path.
- Full training pathway provided
- Shadowed development with senior engineers
- Industry-recognised qualifications
- Clear progression within the business
What we look for
Pride in your work
Taking the time to do the job properly, even when no one is watching.
Clear communication
Explaining what has been done, what needs doing and why, in plain language.
Reliability
Turning up when you say you will, finishing what you start.
Curiosity
Willingness to learn new systems, manufacturers and disciplines.
Respect
For clients, colleagues and the buildings we work in.
Why join Helix
We offer a different kind of working environment — variety from a multi-disciplinary in-house team, and a real say in how the company grows.
Varied work
Different sites, disciplines and challenges every week — not the same round on repeat.
Properly resourced
Time, parts, training and support to do the job properly — not impossible KPIs.
Real progression
A growing business with real opportunities as we expand the team.
Small enough to matter
Your work and input genuinely shape how the company operates day to day.
Training supported
Manufacturer qualifications, certifications and CPD built into the role.
Honest scheduling
Realistic workloads, sensible travel times, and weekends that stay weekends.
How to apply
We do not always have specific vacancies open, but we like to hear from good people early. Send a brief introduction, the kind of role you are interested in, and your CV if you have one.
Email careers@helixfs.co.ukwith “Careers enquiry” in the subject line. We respond to every genuine application, usually within five working days.
A note on recruiters
We do not work with recruitment agencies
We hire directly. Please do not send speculative candidate CVs on commercial terms. Genuine direct enquiries from candidates are always welcome.
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