Fire Alarm Engineer

Elite Hire Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Permanent position

Nationwide retail projects

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is hiring Fire Alarm Engineers to cover projects across the UK. The role requires travel nationwide with a base salary of £40,000 and potential earnings up to £55,000 OTE, plus a company van and fuel card.

This is a permanent position offering long-term, consistent work on retail sites. Ideal candidates will have experience installing, servicing and commissioning fire alarm systems, knowledge of BS 5839, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to travel and stay away as

Qualifications

• Experience installing, servicing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of BS 5839 and related standards.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm systems in retail environments.
• Carry out commissioning, testing and fault finding.
• Service and maintain existing fire alarm systems.
• Work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Identify faults and carry out repairs.
• Ensure installations comply with British Standards and regulations.
• Complete paperwork and certifications.
• Liaise with site teams and clients.
• Maintain high workmanship and health and safety standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Fault finding

Travel willingness

BS 5839 knowledge

Education

FIA qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineers - Nationwide Travel

Location: Nationwide (UK Travel Required)

Salary: £40,000 Basic + OTE £55,000

Package: Company Van & Fuel Card

Position: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are urgently looking to recruit experienced Fire Alarm Engineers to join a growing contractor working on projects across the UK within the retail sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Fire Alarm Engineers looking for a new challenge, with a competitive basic salary of £40,000 and earning potential of up to £55,000.

The role will involve working on retail sites nationwide, so flexibility and a willingness to travel and stay away when required are essential.

Immediate opportunities available for the right candidates.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out fire alarm installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance works across a variety of retail sites nationwide.

Responsibilities will include:

• Installing fire alarm systems across retail environments.
• Carrying out commissioning, testing and fault finding.
• Servicing and maintaining existing fire alarm systems.
• Working from technical drawings and specifications.
• Identifying faults and carrying out repairs.
• Ensuring all installations comply with relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
• Completing all relevant paperwork and certification.
• Liaising with site teams and clients.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and health and safety.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for experienced Fire Alarm Engineers with:

• Previous experience installing, servicing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and associated equipment.
• Experience working within commercial or retail environments.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, including BS 5839.
• FIA qualifications or equivalent would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay away when required.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 basic salary.
• Earning potential of up to £55,000.
• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• Plenty of overtime and additional earning opportunities.
• Permanent position.
• Nationwide retail projects.
• Long-term, consistent work.