Fire Alarm Engineer

NuStaff Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Fire Alarm Small Works Engineer to join a long-established contractor in Bristol. This role involves installing fire detection and security systems across various domestic and commercial sites. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in system installations, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to safety. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and genuine progression opportunities within the industry.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Overtime opportunities (1.5x Saturdays)

Tools, uniform, and ongoing training

Pension contribution

Supportive, friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and maintaining fire alarm and security systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Installing a range of fire detection and security systems.
• Delivering reactive maintenance and troubleshooting across properties.
• Ensuring all work meets Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Installing fire detection and security systems

Troubleshooting skills

Customer-oriented approach

Proactive and safety-focused

Education

City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent

17th/18th Edition

2391 Testing & Inspection

Tools

Gent systems

Kentec systems

Honeywell systems

Job description

Fire Alarm Small Works Engineer

£35,000-£50,000 depending on experience

South West

Are you an experienced Fire & Security installation engineer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys working across varied domestic and commercial sites? This is an opportunity to join a long-established contractor specialising in electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems — now looking for a skilled engineer to strengthen their growing team. If you're motivated, technically confident, and enjoy autonomy, this role offers stability, progression and the chance to work with leading systems across the South West and wider UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installing a range of fire detection and security systems — including emergency lighting, intruder alarms, access control, intercoms, remote monitoring and nurse-call systems
• Delivering reactive maintenance and troubleshooting across domestic and commercial properties
• Supporting customers and internal teams across operations, sales and administration
• Ensuring all work meets company and statutory Health & Safety standards
• Working independently to diagnose issues, suggest solutions and deliver high-quality workmanship
• Managing site tasks, completing accurate paperwork and contributing to a safe working environment

What You Bring

• Proven experience installing and maintaining fire alarm and security systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Product knowledge of systems such as Gent, Kentec, Advanced, HAES, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Honeywell, Paxton, Hikvision or similar (desirable)
• City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent) — advantageous
• 17th/18th Edition and 2391 Testing & Inspection — desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in domestic and commercial environments
• A proactive, safety-focused and customer-oriented approach

What's on Offer

• £35,000-£48,000 starting salary (experience-dependent)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company van and fuel card
• Overtime opportunities (1.5x Saturdays)
• Tools, uniform and ongoing training provided
• Genuine progression options
• Pension contribution
• Supportive, friendly team environment

This role is being managed exclusively by Winberry.

To discuss the position in more detail, please contact Ben Willis at Winberry or apply via the link.