Fire Alarm Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection service provider in the Oxford area seeks a Fire Alarm Engineer. You will service and repair fire alarm systems and emergency lighting, ideally with over 3 years of experience. Knowledge of BS5839-1 standards and various alarm protocols is crucial. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including a company vehicle and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company van & personal use

Fuel card

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fire alarm servicing.
• Knowledge of alarm standards BS5839-1.
• Excellent technical understanding of alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems.
• Communicate work progress with the service team.

Skills

Service fire alarm systems

Knowledge of BS5839-1

Technical understanding of alarm protocols

Tools

GENT

C-Tec

Morley

Protec

Kentec

Job description

Our client is a leading provider of fire protection services and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Fire Alarm Engineer to undertake fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing, testing, maintenance work in the Oxford area.

£35K - £38K Basic + Overtime + On Call+ Company Vehicle - Domestic & Social Housing OTE £45K - £55K

Role

The Fire Alarm Engineer will operate as a field engineer and you will be responsible for service and repair of fire alarms and emergency lighting in the Oxford area.

Duties will include:

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems (both addressable and conventional)
• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems
• Work closely with the service team to communicate daily weekly work progress updates.

Candidate

You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience servicing and maintaining both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems preferably in the social housing sector.

Applicants with FIA training/qualifications would be beneficial but not essential.

You must have good knowledge and understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards.

You will also have excellent technical understanding of alarm protocols and software systems such as GENT, C-Tec, Morley, Protec, Kentec amongst others.

Must hold a UK Driving licence Max 6 points.

Hours of work

Mon - Friday 8.30am -5pm +OT

On call 1 week in 3

Benefits

Excellent basic salary £35K -£38K Neg +OT + On Call OTE £45K-£55K

• 30 days annual leave
• Company Van & personal use
• Fuel card & parking apps
• Pension
• Excellent career progression opportunity