Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Pertemps; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions provider is seeking a Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer in Bristol. This full-time role, offering a salary of £32,000–£37,000, involves conducting maintenance on fire safety systems, attending to emergencies, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have essential experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer, strong fault-finding skills, and be IT proficient. The position includes travel time compensation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Travel time paid after the first 30 mins

Standby allowance of £150 per week

Overtime paid at time and a half

Company van with potential personal use

Mobile phone & IT equipment

Tools & full PPE provided

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or similar field-based role.
• Strong fault-finding and system modification experience.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• IT proficiency (for service reports, scheduling, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of BS5839.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on fire safety systems.
• Attend emergency call-outs and perform fault-finding.
• Provide outstanding customer service on-site.
• Complete service reports and documents timely.
• Support installation teams on occasion.

Skills

Fault-finding

Customer service

Communication

Time-management

IT proficiency

Education

FIA Foundation Certification

Job description

Overview

Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer – £32,000–£37,000 | Full-Time | Field-Based | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00

Recruiting on behalf of our client – an industry leader in fire safety systems

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer ready for your next challenge? We are working with a highly reputable client in the fire and security sector who is looking to expand their field team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a growing business and work across a regional patch.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire safety systems in line with BS5839


• Attending emergency call-outs, performing fault-finding, and modifying existing systems


• Providing outstanding customer service on-site and ensuring compliance with industry standards


• Completing service reports and company documents in a timely and accurate manner


• Communicating on-site issues and additional work requirements to the Field Services Manager


• Supporting installation teams on occasion


• Following strict health & safety procedures and always wearing appropriate PPE

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or similar field-based role


• Strong fault-finding and system modification experience


• Excellent communication and time-management skills


• Full UK driving licence


• IT proficiency (for service reports, scheduling, etc.)


• FIA Foundation Certification and sound knowledge of BS5839

Desirable

• Additional FIA training or specialist courses


• Experience working in customer-facing field roles


• Familiarity with quality audits and compliance procedures

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £32,000–£37,000 per annum (depending on experience)


• Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)


• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes


• Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota


• Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours


• Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)


• Mobile phone & IT equipment


• Tools & full PPE provided


• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities


• Work with a supportive, values-driven team

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate regularly with:

• Field Services Manager & Senior Engineers


• Service Administrators


• Project Managers


• QHSE & HR Teams


• Customers across various sectors

Company Values

Our client is part of the DEF Network and prides itself on: Respect & Diversity | Professionalism | Customer Focus | Innovation | Simplicity

Ready to apply or want to know more?

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Please note: This is a field-based role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full, clean driving licence.