Fire Alarm Engineer

Nelson Permanent Placements; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Fire Service and Maintenance Engineer to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance for life safety systems in diverse environments across Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will have experience with fire alarm systems and health & safety compliance. This role offers a salary up to £37,500 per annum, opportunities for overtime, and a comprehensive employment package including a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mobile phone and tablet for work

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Ongoing career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire alarm systems installation and maintenance.
• Full valid UK driving licence required.
• Flexibility for overtime and call-out duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Accurately complete service reports and maintain documentation.
• Inspect and report on emergency lighting and life safety equipment.

Skills

Experience with fire alarm systems (analogue addressable and conventional)

FIA certification in BS 5839-1 Fundamentals

Competent IT skills and digital literacy

Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety regulations

Job description

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting for a Fire Service and Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a client which provides national life safety solutions for the social housing sector.

This role focuses on delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services, including the repair of life safety systems and supporting Health & Safety compliance within the contract. You’ll work in diverse environments across multiple locations, with each day offering new challenges. As the face of our business, our engineers are trusted to engage with clients and consistently deliver outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Flexible working approach, based on a minimum of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with opportunities to earn additional income through weekend work and participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Proven experience with fire alarm systems, including both analogue addressable and conventional systems
• FIA (or equivalent) certification in BS 5839-1 Fundamentals
• Strong understanding of BS 5839, particularly Parts 1 and 6
• Competent IT skills with a good level of digital literacy
• Solid knowledge of workplace Health & Safety regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarm systems (in line with BS 5839-1), emergency lighting, nurse call systems, and access control systems, in accordance with the relevant British Standards
• Accurately complete service reports and maintain all required documentation
• Inspect, maintain, and report on emergency lighting and associated life safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, AOVs, and similar systems
• Identify and report any system faults, deficiencies, or deviations from compliance standards
• Carry out regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement team to ensure stock levels are maintained appropriately
• Prioritise first-time fixes wherever possible to improve service efficiency and minimise return visits
• Maintain a proactive approach to health and safety, identifying potential risks and promptly reporting any issues to help ensure the safety of yourself and others

Employment Package

• Oxfordshire based
• Monday – Friday working, 40 hours per week
• Salary of up to £37,500 per annum depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x your standard hourly rate
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided
• Mobile phone and tablet supplied for work purposes
• Full set of test equipment and power tools provided
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities to support professional growth

How to Apply

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.