Fire Alarm Engineer

WeDo Recruitment Investments Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical contracting firm is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Fire Alarm Engineer for site-based work in Chesterfield. This role includes installation of fire alarm systems, significant opportunities for overtime, and professional development. The position requires an ECS card, experience in commercial settings, and a full UK driving licence. As the division grows, you will have the chance to lead a team and manage operations, with salary increases tied to responsibilities.

Benefits

Paid travel time door to door

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Company van

Full PPE provided

Meal allowance: £25 per night

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• ECS card required for working on-site.
• Experience in mainly commercial installation and maintenance.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation of fire alarm systems on commercial sites.
• Assist in gaining the BAFE accreditation.
• Manage day-to-day operations as team grows.

Skills

ECS card

Experience in commercial installation and maintenance

Able to work under own initiative

Full UK driving licence

Clean drivers licence

Job description

Job Title: Level 3 Qualified Fire Alarm Engineer

Salary: £23.00phr - Plus Overtime - Rates depend on experience

Location: Within 1 hour of Chesterfield

Hours: Monday to Friday, minimum -(site working hours vary)

NuTrade recruitment are working with an electrical contractor who are looking to add a “Level 3 Qualified Fire Alarm Engineer” to their team.

This role involves site-based work, with opportunities for overtime, night shifts, and weekend work available.

What We Offer

• Pay: Depending on experience
• Paid travel time DOOR TO DOOR
• Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays, plus 1 year for every year of service
• Pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Company van
• Full PPE provided
• Paid time off over Christmas
• Meal allowance: £25 per night when working away.
• Training & development: Ongoing opportunities

Role Requirements

• ECS card
• Experience in mainly commercial installation and maintenance
• Able to work under your own initiative
• Experience working on‑site in various environments.
• Full UK driving licence
• Clean drivers licence is a must
• 21 days holiday + statutory, +1 per year worked up to a max 25 days
• Death in service takes effect after 6 months of service

All works carried out will be on commercial sites, such as large warehouses, offices, and Retail.

This is a very exciting opportunity for someone to build a new fire alarm division. You will work alongside the directors to assist with the installation of the fire alarm systems on multiple sites across the country.

With an order book of over £300k for the first quarter of 2026 already, we need someone who has knowledge and good experience. You will have knowledge and be able to assist them in gaining the BAFE accreditation.

Initially, this will be on the tools and then, as the business grows, building your own team and becoming office‑based, where you will manage the team and run the day‑to‑day operations of the division. Obviously, as your responsibility increases, so will your salary.

Travel is paid at normal time, and any weekend work is x1.5.

To apply please send a CV and one of the team will be in touch, or call (phone number removed) - (phone number removed)