Fire Alarm Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in Birmingham is seeking a Fire Engineer to handle installation, servicing, and fault-finding of fire alarm systems. This role offers a competitive salary of £36,000-£40,000, a company vehicle, and structured hours for a genuine work-life balance. Ideal for candidates with proven experience in fire alarm systems and a full UK driving licence. You'll work on diverse, high-profile projects while enjoying opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Structured hours

Training and progression opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire alarm installation and servicing is essential.
• Strong understanding of relevant fire alarm systems.
• Full UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm systems across various sites.
• Fault-find and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Advise clients on fire alarm system upgrades and handovers.

Skills

Fire alarm installation and servicing

Knowledge of Advanced, Kentec, Morley, or C‑Tec systems

Professional and reliable attitude

Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire Engineer - Birmingham

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 | Installation & Service Role

Join a leading, award-winning fire and life safety company in Birmingham, renowned for delivering industry-leading fire solutions across high-profile commercial, residential, and industrial sites. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll take full ownership of installation, servicing, commissioning, and fault-finding across cutting-edge fire alarm systems. Work with a supportive, professional team, benefit from structured schedules, a company vehicle, and clear progression opportunities.

What you'll be doing:

• Installing and commissioning addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Fault-finding, testing, and ensuring compliance with current standards
• Working across diverse, high-profile sites throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area
• Advising clients on system upgrades and handovers, delivering outstanding service

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in fire alarm installation and servicing
• Knowledge of Advanced, Kentec, Morley, or C‑Tec systems
• Professional, reliable, and self‑motivated with a "can-do" attitude
• Full UK driving licence

Why this role stands out:

• Competitive salary £36,000-£40,000 DOE
• Company vehicle and fully equipped for site work
• Structured hours with no constant on-call, giving genuine work‑life balance
• Join a company that invests in its engineers, offering training and progression
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects and develop your skills further

Ideal candidates include Fire Alarm Engineers, Service Engineers, Fire Technicians, and Multi‑Disciplined Fire & Security Engineers looking to advance their careers with a market‑leading company.

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