Fire Alarm Engineer

Valoris Group Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with optional personal use

Company mobile phone

Fuel card

Employee referral scheme

Company sick pay

Additional annual leave after 3 years

In-house health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Valoris Group Limited is seeking a skilled fire alarm technician to install, maintain and test systems across various sites in Lancashire. You will fault-find, commission and modify conventional, addressable and wireless alarms while ensuring adherence to BS 5839 and UK fire-safety regulations.

The role requires strong technical knowledge and a professional, safety-conscious approach. A van, mobile phone, fuel card, and benefits package accompany a comprehensive leave plan and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire alarm standards incl. BS 5839.
• Understanding of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience with conventional, addressable and wireless systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm systems.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Test conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm systems.
• Complete system modifications and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839 and fire-safety legislation.
• Produce service reports, test records and certification.
• Identify defects and recommended remedial work.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fault finding

BS 5839 knowledge

UK fire safety regulations

Education

FIA certifications

Job description

Location: Lancashire

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annul, depending on experience

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing and fault-finding on fire alarm systems across a range of sites. This position requires strong technical knowledge, a thorough understanding of UK fire-safety standards and experience working with conventional, addressable and wireless systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm systems.


• Complete planned and reactive maintenance.


• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.


• Test conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm systems.


• Complete system modifications and upgrades.


• Ensure all work complies with BS 5839 and current fire-safety legislation.


• Produce accurate service reports, test records and certification.


• Identify system defects, compliance issues and recommended remedial work.


• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives.


• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment provided.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of five years' experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.


• Strong knowledge of UK fire alarm standards and regulations, including BS 5839.


• Good knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.


• Experience working with conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm systems.


• Relevant qualifications, such as FIA certifications or a recognized equivalent.


• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious approach.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience.


• 24 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.


• Increased annual leave following three full years of service.


• Company van with optional personal use.


• Company mobile phone.


• Fuel card.


• Employee referral scheme.


• Company sick pay comprising six weeks' full pay followed by six weeks' half pay. The first three days of any sickness absence are paid at Statutory Sick Pay.


• Option to purchase additional annual leave after 12 months' service.


• In-house health and wellbeing support service.