Fire Alarm Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Newbury |
| Area | Berkshire, England |
| Sector | Fire & Security |
| Salary | £36k - 42k per year |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | ID: 136929 |
| Job Views | 9 |
- Description
Fire Alarm Engineer
Service, Maintenance & Small Works
Newbury
£36,000 - £42,000 DOE.
Door to door travel, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (goes up with each year served), bonus and incentives, training and progression, sick pay.
The Role
An established, NSI Gold accredited fire and security business is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join its service and maintenance team. This is a field-based role focused on servicing, maintaining and carrying out small works on commercial sites, primarily large retail environments.
Engineers are trusted to manage their own diaries and workloads, with a supportive and hands-on management team that regularly meets engineers on site and in person. Installation works are handled by a separate install team, allowing you to focus on service and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain fire alarm systems
- Fault finding and repairs
- Small works and minor system alterations
- Working to current fire safety standards and regulations
- Completing job sheets and reports accurately
- Professional interaction with clients on site
Systems Worked On
- Advanced
- Kentec
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 5:00pm
Overtime
- Weekdays & Saturdays: Time and a Half
- Sundays: Double Time
- Overtime is available but not excessive
What This Role Offers
- Trust-based working culture
- Freedom to manage your own diary
- Supportive and approachable management
- Regular face-to-face catch-ups with management and other engineers
- Long-term, stable contracts with national clients
- Clear separation between install and service work
What We’re Looking For
- Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
- Knowledge of Advanced and Kentec panels (preferred)
- Strong fault-finding ability
- Comfortable working independently
- Good customer-facing and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
How to Apply:
If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer with a passion for making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, simply submit your CV or call Courtney Gilgunn for more information.
