Fire Alarm Engineer

DFP Services; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Company phone provided

Monthly incentives

Long-service incentives

Training opportunities

Competitive overtime rates

Job summary

A regional fire safety service provider is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to respond to and repair fire safety equipment across West Yorkshire. Candidates should have experience in the industry, a full UK driving licence, and an enhanced DBS clearance. This position offers full training, company vehicle, phone, and competitive overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the industry is essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and repair fire safety equipment across various properties.
• Complete maintenance & PPM certification paperwork accurately.
• Attending training and appraisal activities.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Customer-focused approach

Understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Job description

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Pay: £28,000‑£40,000 depending on experience. Location: West Yorkshire.

The Role

The role of a Fire Alarm Engineer is to respond and repair all fire safety equipment at care homes, NHS buildings, universities, local councils and authorities, sheltered housing, commercial shops and many other properties throughout West Yorkshire.

The Responsibilities

• A range of servicing, minor works, and attending reactive calls on fire alarm, nurse call, and door access systems.
• Working on both conventional and addressable systems such as Advanced, Morley, Menvier, C‑Tec, Ziton and Kentec.
• Completing maintenance & PPM certification paperwork on a PDA.
• Working alongside the current team of Engineers.
• Identifying areas for additional works in and out of the specified contractual requirements, supplying accurate quotations where required for any additional works.
• Understanding and completing all work‑related documentation accurately, on time, and exceeding the customer’s expectations.
• Complying with company policies and procedures.
• Carrying out work in a safe and diligent manner.
• Complying with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Attending and fully participating in training and appraisal activities, as required.
• Liaising with office staff via phone calls, emails, and use of the PDA system.
• Reporting to the Regional Manager.

The Ideal Person

• Good general experience working in care homes or public sector environments is preferable.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Generally IT literate.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Have a customer‑focused approach.
• Have ambition, drive and enthusiasm.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.

The Training

Full training will be provided.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working in the industry.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

The Hours

• 08:00 am – 04:30 pm, 5 days per week (40 hours).
• 1.5x rate door-to-door (minus the first 15 minutes of travel).
• Overtime rate paid after 40 hours.
• Double time paid for callouts between 12 am & 5 am, and Sundays.
• Call‑out rota: 1 day in every 6.

The Benefits

• Company vehicle provided.
• Company phone provided.
• Monthly incentives.
• Long‑service incentives.
• Training opportunities.
• Competitive overtime rates.Weekly pay.