Fire Alarm Engineer

SER Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A national fire safety company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to manage installations and maintenance of fire alarm systems across multiple sites in the UK. Competitive salary range from £35,000 to £48,000 depending on experience along with benefits including ongoing training, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression. The role requires working Monday to Friday with potential pay for overtime and standby allowances. Candidates with experience in commercial and residential properties will be prioritized.

Benefits

NEST pension

Life Assurance 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare salary sacrifice scheme

Health cashback plan

Sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Technology purchase scheme

Retail discount platform

Statutory family leave entitlements

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of various fire alarm systems including Gent and Advanced.
• Ability to work effectively in commercial and residential properties.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fire alarm systems across various properties.
• Respond to fault calls related to existing fire alarm systems.
• Work within set hours and meet client requirements.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Maintenance and servicing

Fault-finding

Knowledge of Gent systems

Knowledge of Advanced systems

Knowledge of Kentec systems

Knowledge of C-Tec systems

Job description

Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer

£35,000 - £48,000 DOE.

Bristol.

About the Business

A well-established national fire safety company, operating as part of a wider network, delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across the UK. The business works across multiple sectors and is known for strong technical standards, ongoing training, and internal progression.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a growing engineering team. The role involves the installation, servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm systems across a range of commercial and residential properties.

Systems & Manufacturers

• Gent
• Advanced
• Kentec
• C-Tec

Types of Properties

• Care homes
• Data centres
• Education
• Healthcare & hospitals
• Hospitality & hotels
• Retail
• Social housing

Location & Coverage

Engineers will covering the following regions

• North Bristol / South Wales / M5 Corridor (towards Gloucester and Chippenham)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 40-hour working week, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Overtime

Paid at time and a half after 40 hours

Call-Out Rota

Bristol: 1 in 5 weeks

Standby Allowance

£150 per week

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 (dependent on experience)

Pension: NEST

Life Assurance: 2x annual salary

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP access, mental health support, second medical opinions, wellbeing tools)
• Childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Technology purchase scheme
• Retail discount platform
• All statutory family leave entitlements

Holidays

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Increases to 22 days after 3 years' service

Increases to 25 days after 5 years' service

Travel Time

First 30 minutes each way unpaid

Equipment & Support

• Company van (personal use included)
• Fuel card / credit card
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Ongoing training and development

Career Progression

The business is committed to promoting from within and offers clear progression opportunities for the right individual, including senior and supervisory roles. If you are interested, please apply with your CV or contact Courtney Gilgunn.