Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer

Wolviston Management Services; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is seeking a Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer to join our team covering the York area. You will maintain, service, fault-find and repair fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across commercial and industrial sites.

The role emphasizes compliance, reliability, and high levels of customer service, with ongoing training and long-term career progression opportunities within a supportive employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Experience with emergency lighting systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Respond to service call-outs, diagnose faults, and complete repairs efficiently.
• Conduct system testing, inspections, and remedial works in line with industry standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate service reports, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to customers.

Skills

Fire alarm servicing

Emergency lighting

Fault-finding

Customer communication

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer York | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established specialist provider of Fire & Security, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Network Infrastructure services.

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer to join a dedicated team covering the York area. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to work with a supportive employer that values professional development, invests in its people, and offers long-term career progression.

About the Role

As a Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, fault-finding, and repairing a range of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across commercial and industrial sites.

You will play a key role in ensuring clients' systems remain compliant, operational, and fit for purpose while delivering exceptional levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems
• Respond to service call-outs, diagnose faults, and complete repairs efficiently
• Conduct system testing, inspections, and remedial works in line with industry standards
• Complete and maintain accurate service reports, risk assessments, and associated documentation
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to customers where required
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support audits, inspections, and accreditation activities as required
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle stock levels
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
• Experience with emergency lighting systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience servicing and maintaining CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
• Installation and commissioning experience across fire and security systems

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to join a respected and expanding organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Varied and interesting workload
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package