Fire Alarm And Lighting Tester

Stride; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety and compliance company is seeking a motivated Fire Alarm and Lighting Tester to join their team in the UK. This role involves testing fire alarms and emergency lighting across Dorset and Hampshire. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and a practical approach to work. Benefits include a supportive team environment, ongoing training, generous holiday allowance, and a company pension scheme. Apply now for the opportunity to advance your career in fire safety compliance.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme

Company pension scheme

Life cover at 4× annual salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year's experience.
• Hands-on, practical approach with a strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Willingness to complete necessary qualifications and checks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Practical approach

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 4× 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.