Fire Alarm Engineer

SER Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security business is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer in Exeter, UK. The successful candidate will service, maintain, and carry out minor works on fire alarm systems in commercial settings. This position offers a trust-based working culture and the freedom to manage your own diary, complemented by a supportive management team. Requirements include experience with fire alarm systems, strong fault-finding skills, and good customer communication. Competitive salary and additional benefits are available.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus and incentives

Training and progression

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of Advanced and Kentec panels preferred.
• Comfortable working independently with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Fault finding and repairs.
• Complete job sheets and reports accurately.
• Professional interaction with clients on site.

Skills

Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems

Strong fault-finding ability

Good customer-facing and communication skills

Tools

Advanced

Kentec

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer

Exeter

£36,000 – £42,000 DOE

Door‑to‑door travel, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (grows each year served), bonus and incentives, training and progression, sick pay.

The Role

An established, NSI Gold accredited fire and security business is looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join its service and maintenance team. This field‑based role focuses on servicing, maintaining and carrying out small works on commercial sites, primarily large retail environments. Engine­ers are trusted to manage their own diaries and workloads, with a supportive and hands‑on management team that regularly meets engineers on site and in person. Installation works are handled by a separate install team, allowing you to focus on service and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems
• Fault finding and repairs
• Small works and minor system alterations
• Work to current fire safety standards and regulations
• Complete job sheets and reports accurately
• Professional interaction with clients on site

Systems Worked On

• Advanced
• Kentec

Working Hours

Monday to Friday – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Overtime

Weekdays & Saturdays: Time and a Half
Sunday: Double Time
Overtime is available but not excessive

What This Role Offers

• Trust‑based working culture
• Freedom to manage your own diary
• Supportive and approachable management
• Regular face‑to‑face catch‑ups with management and other engineers
• Long‑term, stable contracts with national clients
• Clear separation between install and service work

What We're Looking For

• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
• Knowledge of Advanced and Kentec panels (preferred)
• Strong fault‑finding ability
• Comfortable working independently
• Good customer‑facing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer with a passion for making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, simply submit your CV or call Courtney Gilgunn for more information.