Fire Alarm Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection services provider in the UK is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to manage the servicing and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. This field engineer role requires at least 3 years of experience, preferably in the social housing sector. Technical knowledge of various alarm systems and good communication skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary with potential earnings between £45K and £55K. A UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Overtime pay

On-call compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Preferably has experience in social housing sector.
• Good understanding of fire alarm standards.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional).
• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems.
• Communicate daily work progress updates with service team.

Skills

Servicing fire alarm systems

Knowledge of BS5839-1 standards

Technical understanding of alarm protocols

Excellent communication skills

Tools

GENT

C-Tec

Morley

Protec

Kentec

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leading provider of fire protection services and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Fire Alarm Engineer to undertake fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing, testing, maintenance work in the Swindon area.

£38K Basic + Overtime + On Call + Company Vehicle - OTE £45K - £55K

Role

The Fire Alarm Engineer will operate as a field engineer and you will be responsible for service and repair of fire alarms and emergency lighting in the Swindon area.

Duties

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems (both addressable and conventional)
• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems
• Work closely with the service team to communicate daily weekly work progress updates.

Candidate

You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience servicing and maintaining both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems preferably in the social housing sector.

Applicants with FIA training / qualifications would be beneficial but not essential.

You must have good knowledge and understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards.

You will also have excellent technical understanding of alarm protocols and software systems such as GENT, C-Tec, Morley, Protec, Kentec amongst others.

Must hold a UK Driving licence Max 6 points.<...