Fire Alarm Engineer

4Way Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime with weekend premium

Job summary

4Way Recruitment has partnered with an accredited fire protection provider to secure a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role covers installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning across Oxford and surrounding areas.

There is no call-out requirement, offering a strong work-life balance with a competitive salary up to £45,000, KPI bonus, company vehicle and opportunities for overtime and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Read technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across commercial sites and projects.
• Commission/open-protocol systems (Advanced, Kentec, C-TEC).
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs/remedials.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and docs.
• Test and ensure systems operate compliantly.
• Complete service/installation/commissioning documentation.
• Work to BS 5839 and BS 7671 standards.
• Provide a professional service and maintain customer relations.
• Support installation projects with technical input.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fault finding

Electrical understanding

Reading drawings

Open-protocol systems

UK driving licence

Education

FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – Installation, Service & Commissioning | No Call out | £45k basic and KPI Bonus

Location of works: Oxford

Salary Bracket: £45,000 DOE and KPI Bonus

Industry: Fire & Life Safety

Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment Ltd - Specialists in finding the right talent across the full spectrum of Fire, Security, Mechanical & Electrical roles since 2015.

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly with an established and accredited fire protection provider to secure a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, all-round Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a varied role covering installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning.

The position is predominantly based across Oxford and surrounding areas. There is no call-out requirement, making this a great opportunity for an engineer looking for a strong work-life balance alongside good earning potential.

Salary and Benefits – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Salary up to £45,000
• KPI bonus scheme
• No call-out
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime available with weekends paid at 1.5x
• 8:30am – 5:00pm working hours
• 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Travel time paid, minus 30 mins
• Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
• Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
• Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
• Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
• Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills and Experience – Fire Alarm Engineer

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
• FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
• Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: An established and growing business operating within the fire and life-safety sector, supporting a varied commercial customer base across Kent and the surrounding areas.

Work Culture: A professional and supportive environment focused on quality engineering and customer service. With no call-out requirement and predominantly local work, the role offers a strong work-life balance while still providing opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and the KPI bonus scheme.