Fire Alarm Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business specializing in fire systems seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer for service and maintenance work across the North West and potentially nationally. The role involves working on high-profile commercial projects including NHS sites and hotels. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 plus OTE and various additional benefits including a company vehicle and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary + OTE

Pension scheme

Company-provided laptop and phone

Vehicle provided with fuel card

Bonus based on company performance

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Training opportunities

Clear career progression path

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire alarm service and maintenance.
• Familiarity with major fire alarm systems and clients.
• Ability to work on commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and complete small works on fire alarm systems.
• Work on commercial properties including hospitals and hotels.
• Follow company health & safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in fire alarm service

Familiarity with Kentec systems

Familiarity with Ctec systems

Familiarity with Advanced systems

Familiarity with Gent systems

Professional client liaison

Willingness to travel nationally

Tools

Fire alarm systems

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer – Service, Small Works & Maintenance

Location: North West

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Additional Benefits: OTE, Pension, Laptop, Phone, Vehicle, Fuel Card, Bonus/Incentives, 20 days holiday plus BH, Christmas shutdown, progression opportunities

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established, family-run business specialising in the design, installation, service, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems. The company has been operating for 40 years and works on high-profile commercial projects including NHS sites, hotels, and notable London venues.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and performing small works on a range of fire alarm systems across the North West, with the potential for national coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and complete small works on fire alarm systems
• Work on commercial properties including hospitals, hotels, and other key sites
• Use and maintain systems from manufacturers such as Kentec, Ctec, Advanced, Gent
• Follow company procedures for health & safety, quality, and compliance
• Participate in call-out rota (1 in 7 weeks)
• Travel as required for national projects

Working Hours

• Standard 40-hour workweek (flexible start/finish times)
• Overtime: Time & a half after 40 hours, double time on Sundays
• Fixed-price project work

Requirements

• Proven experience in fire alarm service, maintenance, and small works
• Familiarity with Kentec, Ctec, Advanced, and Gent systems
• Ability to work on commercial sites and liaise with clients professionally
• Willingness to travel nationally when required

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary + OTE
• Pension scheme
• Company-provided laptop and phone
• Vehicle provided with fuel card
• Bonus based on company performance
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra holiday accrued after 3 years
• Christmas shutdown
• Training opportunities (Gent systems)
• Clear career progression path

If you’re ready for your next opportunity, apply today with your CV or get in touch directly with Courtney Gilgunn for a confidential chat.