Fire Alarm Engineer

Organizabox; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (personal use option)

Company mobile phone

Fuel card

24 days' annual leave

Annual leave increase after 3 years of

Sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Organizabox is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Technician to install, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems across multiple sites. The role requires a strong technical background and thorough knowledge of UK safety standards, including BS 5839, with experience across conventional, addressable and wireless systems.

You will perform inspections, testing, and certification, ensuring compliance with Fire Safety regulations and producing accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire alarm standards and BS 5839.
• Good knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience with conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm systems.
• Relevant qualifications such as FIA certifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm systems on various sites.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Test conventional, addressable and wireless systems.
• Modify and upgrade systems.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839 and fire-safety laws.
• Produce service reports, test records and certifications.
• Identify defects and recommend remedial work.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site reps.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools and equipment.

Skills

Fire alarm experience

UK standards BS 5839

Fire safety order 2005

Conventional/addressable/wireless

FIA certifications

Fault finding

Safety-conscious

Professional attitude

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.