Fire Alarm engineer

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime with 1.5x pay on weekends

Travel time paid (minus 30 mins)

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for installation, servicing and commissioning across Essex with occasional travel into London. The role includes a KPI bonus and a company vehicle, with no call-out duties and 8:30am–5:00pm hours.

The ideal candidate will have solid installation, servicing and commissioning experience, fault-finding skills and the ability to read drawings. FIA units and 18th edition would be beneficial, along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
• FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
• Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
• Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
• Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
• Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
• Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fire alarm servicing

Fire alarm commissioning

Fault finding

Technical drawings

Electrical wiring

Advanced systems

Kentec

C-TEC

FIA units 1–5

18th Edition

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Independent working

Education

FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Advanced

Kentec

C-TEC

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – Installation, Service & Commissioning | No Call out | £45k basic and KPI Bonus

Location of works: Chelmsford

Salary Bracket: £45,000 DOE and KPI Bonus
Industry: Fire & Life Safety

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly with an established and accredited fire protection provider to secure a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, all-round Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a varied role covering installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning.

The position is predominantly based across Essex, with occasional travel into London. There is no call-out requirement, making this a great opportunity for an engineer looking for a strong work-life balance alongside good earning potential.

Salary and Benefits – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Salary up to £45,000
• KPI bonus scheme
• No call-out
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime available with weekends paid at 1.5x
• 8:30am – 5:00pm working hours
• Travel time paid, minus 30 mins
• Ongoing training and development
• Predominantly Essex-based work with limited London travel

Key Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
• Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
• Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
• Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
• Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills and Experience – Fire Alarm Engineer

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
• FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
• Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: An established and growing business operating within the fire and life-safety sector, supporting a varied commercial customer base across Essex and the surrounding areas.

Work Culture: A professional and supportive environment focused on quality engineering and customer service. With no call-out requirement and predominantly local work, the role offers a strong work-life balance while still providing opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and the KPI bonus scheme.