Fire Alarm Engineer

V7 Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable national contractor in North Yorkshire is seeking a skilled Service & Maintenance Engineer for a long-term subcontract role. Applicants should have proven experience in servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems, with strong diagnostic abilities and familiarity with industry standards. Competitive rates starting at £33 per hour and a Monday to Friday schedule with optional weekend work available.

Benefits

Stable, long-term subcontract work

Enhanced overtime rates

Outside IR35 - weekly payments

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards BS 5266 and BS 5839.
• Must hold a current DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and compliance checks on emergency lighting.
• Service and repair both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete necessary works.
• Provide clear service reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Servicing emergency lighting

Fault finding in fire alarm systems

Strong diagnostic abilities

Education

Electrical isolation qualification

Job description

Overview

Service & Maintenance Engineer - Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarms (Subcontract). V7 are seeking skilled Service & Maintenance Engineers to work on a large-scale public sector project in North Yorkshire. This is a long-running contract with our national client, offering consistent, ongoing work and great potential for long-term subcontract opportunities. The role involves servicing and maintaining emergency lighting systems and fire alarm systems across a range of public buildings, including housing, education facilities, and care environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, and compliance checks on emergency lighting in line with BS 5266.
• Service, fault-find, and repair both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete remedial works where necessary.
• Provide clear service reports and communicate findings with site contacts.
• Ensure all work is carried out to relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

What\'s On Offer

• Stable, long-term subcontract work with a reputable national contractor.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with optional weekend work.
• 6-month rolling contract with the potential for multi-year engagement.
• Rates from £33 per hour, with enhanced overtime rates available.
• Outside IR35 - weekly payments every Friday.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards BS 5266 and BS 5839.
• Electrical isolation qualification preferred.
• Experience in housing, education, or care environments.
• Must hold a current DBS check