Electrical Engineer - Life Safety Systems

TieTalent; Leeds; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Life Safety Systems. You will work from home with occasional travels across Yorkshire & North East, ensuring the maintenance and safety of critical systems. Enjoy a competitive salary, exciting career growth opportunities, and great employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Company vehicle or van, mobile phone, laptop, test equipment & PPE

Full in-house and external training

Paid call-out rota retainer

Contributory pension (salary sacrifice)

Subsidised private healthcare

Mental health and wellbeing support

Loyalty holiday scheme and Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with life safety systems (maintenance, commissioning, modifications).
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points).

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, fault-finding, and modifications on life safety systems.
• Complete reports to meet British Standards and company procedures.
• Participate in emergency support rota.

Skills

Communication

Technical Mindset

Education

City & Guilds 231, 17th Edition or equivalent

FIA/IFEDA certification

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Life Safety Systems

Life Safety Systems Engineer - Electrical

Location: Home-based with primary coverage across Yorkshire & North East. Occasional UK travel and overnight stays may be required (all expenses covered).

Salary: Circa £35,000 (Negotiable DOE) OTE: £40,000+ per annum with regular overtime, weekend work, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

You'll start with a 12-week paid probation period, receiving structured hands-on training alongside our lead engineers and field managers. Upon successful assessment, you'll move to independent work, with increased earning potential and eligibility for the emergency support rota.

What Youll Be Doing:

Carrying out maintenance, fault-finding, small works, and modifications on life safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, etc.)

Completing electronic reports to meet British Standards and company procedures

Participating in an emergency support rota (1 week in 6, once assessed)

Committing to continual professional development through internal and external training

What Youll Need:

Minimum Requirements: Life Safety Systems Engineer - Electrical - Yorkshire & North East

2+ years experience with life safety systems (maintenance, commissioning, modifications)

Strong communication skills verbal and written

Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points)

Technically minded with a desire to learn and grow

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

City & Guilds 231, 17th Edition, or equivalent qualifications

FIA/IFEDA certified in fire alarm installation, commissioning, and maintenance

Experience with equipment from brands like Gent, Hochiki, Apollo, Advanced, Kentec, etc.

Knowledge of UK statutory requirements for life safety systems

What We Offer: Life Safety Systems Engineer - Electrical - Yorkshire & North East

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Estate car or van, mobile phone, laptop, test equipment & PPE

Full in-house and external training

Paid call-out rota retainer

Contributory pension (salary sacrifice)

Subsidised private healthcare

Mental health and wellbeing support

Loyalty holiday scheme and Christmas shutdown

Ready to Grow Your Career?

This is more than just a job. Its an opportunity to work for a company that values its team and invests in their future. Many of our top engineers have advanced to senior roles thanks to our structured career progression pathways.

r Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!

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