Fire Alarm Engineer

Secure and Recruit Ltd; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fire safety service provider is seeking an experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineer to service and repair fire safety systems. Role involves 70% work on extinguishers and 30% on alarms with travel required. Candidates should have fire safety experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, paid travel, and additional allowances for working away.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing to 25 plus bank holidays

Bonus of up to 5% of annual salary

Paid travel and all expenses when staying away

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fire Extinguisher Engineer or similar role.
• FIA or manufacturer training advantageous but not essential.
• Flexible to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and emergency lighting systems.
• Diagnose faults and ensure compliance with British Standards.
• Attend occasional emergency call-outs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Package Details

• Basic salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Paid travel (minus 30 minutes)
• 23 days holiday, rising to 25 + bank holidays
• Bonus of up to 5% of annual salary (performance-based)
• £20 per day standby allowance
• Call out rota: 1 in 8 weeks
• Two weeks a month staying away (all expenses covered: hotel, meals + £25 per night paid )

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established fire protection company with decades of experience delivering expert solutions across fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and emergency lighting systems. Known for reliability and professionalism, they provide essential safety services to commercial, industrial, and energy sector clients across the UK. With a commitment to compliance and customer satisfaction, they continue to grow and now require additional engineers to support demand.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineer / Fire Alarm Engineer to join a respected team. The role offers variety, stability, and the chance to develop further across multiple fire safety disciplines.

You'll spend around 70% of your time carrying out fire extinguisher servicing and 30% on fire alarms and emergency lighting. The position includes working on substation sites and requires flexibility for some travel, with two weeks per month working away (all expenses covered).

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and emergency lighting systems
• Diagnose faults and carry out remedial works to ensure compliance with relevant British Standards
• Covering Dorset, Taunton, Exeter, on occassions to South Wales and Cornwall
• Attend occasional emergency call-outs (1 in 8 weeks)
• Deliver high-quality work with a customer-focused approach
• Work away from home two weeks per month (paid travel, hotels, meals, and additional pay of £25)

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Fire Extinguisher Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, or similar fire safety role
• FIA or manufacturer training (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Flexible to travel and stay away when required