A BOUTIQUE
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY
We're not a faceless agency with a database of thousands. We're a focused, specialist consultancy built on real industry knowledge and genuine relationships.
BORN FROM
INDUSTRY FRUSTRATION
Fire & Security Recruit was founded by David Finnon a simple frustration: generic recruiters don't understand this industry. They don't know the difference between a fire alarm engineer and a commissioning specialist. They can't tell Hikvision from Honeywell. And they treat candidates like commodities.
David built a different kind of consultancy — boutique by design. We work with a select network of field engineers, technicians, and commissioning specialists who deserve a recruitment partner that actually speaks their language. No keyword matching algorithms. No CV blitzing. Just real people who understand the technical demands of fire detection, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems.
Whether you're a trainee engineer looking for your first opportunity or a seasoned commissioning specialist seeking the next step, we take the time to understand your skills, your goals, and your circumstances — then match you with the right employer.
To be the UK's most trusted fire and security recruitment partner — the name that engineers and employers think of first, because we are the consultancy that genuinely understands the industry and treats every placement as a long-term relationship, not a transaction.
We envision a recruitment landscape where fire and security professionals no longer have to explain their trade to a recruiter. Where employers don't wade through irrelevant CVs. Where the process is transparent, the communication is honest, and the outcome is the right person in the right role — every time. That is the standard we are building towards, one placement at a time.
THE BOUTIQUE DIFFERENCE
Boutique by design — small enough to care, sharp enough to deliver
Deep technical understanding of fire detection, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms
A vetted network of active field engineers, not a CV database
Discreet, confidential, and transparent at every stage
HOW WE OPERATE
Specialist Focus
We recruit exclusively in fire and security — not everything to everyone. That depth means we know Gent from Advanced, NSI from SSAIB.
Integrity First
No spam, no mass-blitzing CVs. Every candidate we represent has been spoken to, screened, and matched with intent.
Responsive
We move at the pace of the industry. Engineers and employers alike get direct, honest communication — no black holes.
People Over Transactions
We invest in long-term relationships, not quick placements. Your career and your team matter beyond the first role.
Partnership Mindset
We see ourselves as an extension of your team — whether you are hiring or job-hunting, we are in it with you for the long haul.
Quality Over Volume
We would rather submit one exceptional candidate than ten average ones. Every introduction we make is deliberate and considered.
Continuous Improvement
The fire and security sector evolves constantly. We stay ahead — new systems, new standards, new certifications — so our advice is always current.
READY TO WORK
WITH US?
Whether you're an engineer seeking your next role or an employer looking for qualified talent, we'd love to hear from you.