Fire Alarm Engineer

FSR Global; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in England is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer. The role requires previous fire alarm engineering experience and FIA training. The ideal candidate should possess a full UK driving licence and be flexible with work hours. The base salary ranges from £28,295 to £42,440 annually, with extensive benefits including overtime pay, career development, and a strong work-life balance. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Phone and tablet

Full test equipment and power tools

22 days' holiday plus UK bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing app

Mental health support

Employee discount scheme

Death-in-service insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 40 hours per week with availability for weekend and out-of-hours work.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Solid understanding of BS5839, particularly Part 1 and Part 6.

Skills

Fire alarm engineering experience

Knowledge of analogue addressable fire alarm systems

Good level of IT literacy

Understanding of workplace Health & Safety regulations

Education

FIA training to BS5839‑1

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer Opportunity

The ideal candidate for the Fire Alarm Engineer role will have:

• A flexible approach to work, with a minimum of 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri), plus the opportunity to earn significantly more through weekend work and participation in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota.
• The Fire alarm engineer must have a full UK driving licence.
• Previous fire alarm engineering experience, with knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• FIA training (or equivalent) to BS5839‑1 Fundamentals.
• A solid understanding of BS5839, particularly Part 1 and Part 6.
• A good level of IT literacy.
• An understanding of workplace Health & Safety regulations.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will receive:

• A base salary of £28,295 – £42,440 per annum (based on 40 hours per week), with the potential to earn significantly more through overtime, travel time, and out‑of‑hours retainer fees.
• Overtime paid at x1.5 of your hourly rate.
• Ongoing career development opportunities.
• A company vehicle and fuel card.
• Phone and tablet.
• Full test equipment and power tools.
• 22 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays (30 days total).
• Vouchers: £500 within the first full month of employment and £500 after successful completion of the 3‑month probation period (available only to candidates who apply directly).

We promote a strong work‑life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme, a wellbeing app, mental health support, an employee discount scheme, death‑in‑service insurance, and a company pension scheme.

Apply today for the fire alarm engineer opportunity