Fire Alarm Engineer

Johnson Controls; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Fire Suppression industry is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves installation, servicing, and maintenance of Fire Detection Systems across various sites in the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates should have experience in the Fire Alarm industry and be self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive salary packages, overtime rates, and a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Overtime rates & door-to-door pay

Company vehicle and fuel card

Comprehensive benefits package

Training & Career Development

Paid holidays & sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Fire Alarm industry.
• Hands-on experience with leading fire alarm systems.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain Fire Detection Systems.
• Adhere to health & safety regulations.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Fault-finding

Education

Valid CSCS / ECS / JIB card

Tools

Advanced panels

Kentec panels

Notifier panels

Vesda system

Job description

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Location: Birmingham

What You Will Do

Our Fire Suppression business is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the installation, servicing, and maintenance of Fire Detection Systems across various customer sites in the UK and Ireland.

The ideal candidate will be confident working independently and as part of a team, ensuring high-quality service delivery while adhering to safety standards. You will act as a role model, demonstrating technical expertise and a customer-focused approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Overtime rates & door-to-door pay
• Call-out rota payment
• Company vehicle, fuel card & PPE
• Paid holidays & sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including matched pension contributions, life assurance, employee assistance programme, employee discounts (high street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and Johnson Controls security products), training & Career Development
• Extensive cross-training opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to business resource groups
  
  

How You Will Do It

• Install, service, and maintain Fire Detection Systems
• Work both independently and as part of a team on various client sites
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure quality standards are met
• Adhere to health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Diagnose faults and provide effective solutions
• Participate in an on-call rota system
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in the Fire Alarm industry
• Hands-on experience with Advanced, Kentec, and Notifier panels and other leading systems
• Vesda system experience (desirable)
• Holds a valid CSCS / ECS / JIB card
• Willing to participate in an on-call rota
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
  
  

If you’re looking for a long-term career with excellent development opportunities and want to be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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