Fire Alarm Engineer

Snowdon Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a dynamic team in Birmingham. The role involves servicing, repairing, and installing fire alarm systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with both conventional and addressable systems, along with FIA certification. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £40,000, as well as benefits including a company van and tools. This varied role provides an exciting challenge every day.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van with fuel card

Mobile phone and tablet

Full set of tools

Qualifications

• Experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• FIA training or equivalent certification required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and install fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose faults and ensure first-time fixes.
• Complete detailed service reports.

Skills

Experience with fire alarm systems

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of health and safety

Education

FIA training or equivalent certification

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established and growing team. This role focuses on service, system repairs, fault-finding, and installations across a range of life safety systems.

You'll work across a variety of environments and sites, delivering high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. Every day is different, offering variety and challenge.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and install: Fire alarm systems (BS5839-1 compliant)
• Emergency lighting systems
• Diagnose faults and aim to complete first-time fixes
• Complete detailed and accurate service reports
• Maintain and inspect additional life safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and AOVs
• Conduct regular stock checks and manage van inventory
• Follow health & safety procedures and report any risks promptly

Requirements

• Experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• FIA training or equivalent certification (BS5839-1 Fundamentals)
• Strong understanding of BS5839 (Parts 1 and 6)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Basic IT skills for completing digital reports
• Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Regular earnings boost through travel time and call-out work (most engineers work 45-50 hours/week)
• Company van with fuel card
• Mobile phone and tablet provided
• Full set of tools and test equipment