Fire Alarm Engineer

Valoris Group Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (personal use)

Company mobile phone

Fuel card

Sick pay scheme

Annual leave increase after 3 years

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Valoris Group Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to install, test and maintain fire alarm systems across various sites. You will handle conventional, addressable and wireless systems, ensuring compliance with BS 5839 and current fire-safety regulations.

You should have at least five years’ experience, strong fault-finding skills, and FIA qualifications or equivalent. The role offers a van, mobile phone and other benefits, with a salary up to £45,000 depending on

Qualifications

• Five years' experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire alarm standards and BS 5839.
• Experience with conventional, addressable and wireless systems.
• FIA certifications or an equivalent qualification.

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 legislation.
• Produce accurate service reports and test records.
• Identify defects and remedial work as needed.
• Communicate with customers and site representatives.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment.

Skills

Fire alarm install

Maintenance testing

Fault finding

BS 5839

FIA certifications

UK fire regs

Education

FIA certifications

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer

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.