Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a skilled Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining fire safety systems, conducting emergency call-outs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong experience in fault-finding and holds an FIA Foundation Certification. This position offers a salary of £32,000-£37,000, along with various benefits including a company van and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van with personal use potential

Standby allowance

Overtime pay at time and a half

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or in a similar field-based role.
• Strong skills in fault-finding and modifying systems.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PPM on fire safety systems.
• Attend emergency call-outs and perform fault-finding.
• Complete service reports accurately.

Skills

Fault-finding experience

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

FIA Foundation Certification

Tools

IT proficiency

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\'re working with a highly reputable client in the fire and security sector who is looking to expand their field team. This is a fantastic 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

• 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

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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