Fire Alarm Engineer

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension

Uniform & PPE

Training & development

Quarterly events

Annual retreat

On-call rota pay

Career progression

Job summary

HVAC Total FM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer for commercial properties across Manchester and the North West. You will install, service, and maintain fire alarm systems, work on-call rotations, and deliver high-quality customer service while complying with safety standards.

The role offers a competitive salary, company van and pension, plus ongoing training and career development within a growing facilities management business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on commercial fire alarm systems.
• Strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain commercial fire alarm systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to reactive call-outs and fault finding.
• Install, commission and upgrade fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Complete testing and compliance checks.
• Produce electronic service reports and certification.
• Ensure all work complies with current fire safety regulations and British Standards.
• Liaise professionally with customers and site teams.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Electrical fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

Education

FIA qualifications

JIB Gold Card

CSCS Card

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer - Up to £45,760 + Company Van

Location: Manchester
Salary: £37,440 - £45,760 per year
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Fire Alarm Engineer Jobs in Manchester

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking to join a growing Facilities Management company with genuine career progression?

We're recruiting for a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to work across a portfolio of prestigious commercial properties throughout Manchester, the North West and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business that is investing in its engineering team, offering ongoing training, long-term career development and the chance to work with a wide range of commercial fire alarm systems.

Why Join Us?

• Up to £45,760 basic salary

• Company van and fuel card

• Company pension

• Ongoing training and manufacturer courses

• Company uniform and PPE provided

• Annual salary reviews

• Quarterly staff events

• Annual company retreat

• Career progression opportunities

• Long-term job security

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you'll be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning of fire alarm systems across commercial buildings.

You'll work independently and alongside a professional engineering team, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and small project works while providing outstanding customer service.

This role also includes participation in a shared out-of-hours call-out rota with an additional standby payment.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintain commercial fire alarm systems

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

• Respond to reactive call-outs and fault finding

• Install, commission and upgrade fire alarm systems

• Diagnose faults and complete repairs

• Complete testing and compliance checks

• Produce electronic service reports and certification

• Ensure all work complies with current fire safety regulations and British Standards

• Liaise professionally with customers and site teams

• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working on commercial fire alarm systems

• Strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding experience

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

• CSCS Card

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Desirable Qualifications

• FIA qualifications

• JIB Gold Card

• Experience within Facilities Management or Building Services

• Experience with addressable and conventional fire alarm systems

• Experience with leading manufacturers such as Gent, Advanced, Morley, Kentec, C-Tec, Notifier, Apollo or similar

Salary & Benefits

• £37,440 - £45,760 basic salary

• Company van and fuel card

• Company pension

• Company uniform and PPE

• Tailored training and career development

• Quarterly company social events

• Annual company retreat

• Additional payment for participating in the on-call rota

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing Facilities Management business