Fire Alarm Engineer Freelance | Panels & Maintenance

Approach Personnel Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Approach Personnel Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for a freelance contract. The role involves installing and testing conventional or addressable fire alarm panels, detectors and sounders, and performing regular PPM checks to ensure system reliability and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of BS 5839 standards, possess an ECS or CSCS card, understand electrical circuits and blueprints, and hold a UK driving licence. The contract runs up to 1 year with daily pay.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of BS 5839-1 or BS 5839-6.
• ECS or CSCS card required.
• Understanding of electrical circuits, wiring and reading system blueprints.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up new conventional or addressable fire alarm panels, detectors and sounders, then test them before they go live.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) checks to keep existing systems reliable and compliant.
• Diagnose system errors, locate wiring or component issues, and replace faulty hardware.

Skills

BS 5839-1/BS 5839-6 knowledge

Electrical wiring understanding

Blueprint reading

Driving licence (UK)

Tools

ECS Card

CSCS Card

Job description

Approach Personnel Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for a freelance contract. The role involves installing and testing conventional or addressable fire alarm panels, detectors and sounders, and performing regular PPM checks to ensure system reliability and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of BS 5839 standards, possess an ECS or CSCS card, understand electrical circuits and blueprints, and hold a UK driving licence. The contract runs up to 1 year with daily pay.