Fire Alarm and Lighting Tester

Stride; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fire safety compliance firm in the UK is seeking a Fire Alarm and Lighting Tester to join their busy team. This hands-on mobile role includes testing fire alarms and emergency lighting across Dorset and Hampshire. Supported by a company van and training, you'll manage your own time and ensure compliance. The role offers competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates have a full UK driving licence and a practical approach to work.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays and wellbeing days

Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme

Company pension scheme

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Career development opportunities

Access to rewards portal

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year’s experience.
• Hands-on, practical approach with a strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine compliance testing of fire alarms.
• Logging all work accurately using iPad-based software.
• Managing your own time on the road to complete tasks efficiently.
• Keeping up to date with industry-relevant training.
• Representing the company positively in all customer interactions.

Skills

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent working

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Fire Alarm and Lighting Tester to join a busy Fire and Security team. This is a hands‑on role, predominantly out on the road, testing fire alarms, emergency lighting, and automatic opening vents across Dorset and Hampshire.

You’ll be supported with a company van, fuel card, iPhone, iPad, and all necessary training, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, mobile role and wants to develop their career in fire safety compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out routine compliance testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and automatic opening vents
• Logging all work accurately using iPad‑based software
• Managing your own time on the road to complete tasks efficiently
• Keeping up to date with industry‑relevant training
• Representing the company positively in all customer interactions

What You’ll Get:

• Uniform and PPE provided
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus 3 wellbeing days (extra holiday added each year up to 30 days)
• Flexible holiday buy / sell scheme
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 12%)
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• SmartTech scheme to purchase electrical items via salary
• Career development opportunities and ongoing training
• Access to additional benefits via a rewards portal

What We’re Looking For:

• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year’s experience
• Hands‑on, practical approach with a strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
• Willingness to complete licence, essential qualifications, and basic disclosure checks

Why Apply:

If you’re looking for a role that combines hands‑on work, travel, and the chance to be part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply now to join a growing, safety‑focused team and develop your career in fire safety compliance.