Fire Alarm Engineer in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in Scotland seeks a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to maintain fire alarm systems and ensure compliance. The role offers a salary of £36,500, plus on-call standby allowance, overtime, and comprehensive training. This is an opportunity to grow your career while protecting lives and supporting businesses.

Benefits

Company van or car

33 days paid annual leave

Pension & Life Insurance

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Electrical background in fire safety systems.
• IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service fire alarm and gas suppression systems.
• Respond to maintenance calls and ensure compliance.
• Deliver service to high-end clients.

Skills

Experience with GENT, Siemens, Morley systems

Knowledge of ATEX, VESDA

Strong fault-finding skills

Excellent customer service

Education

FIA Units 1, 4 & 5

Job description

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Job Description

We’re hiring a Fire Alarm Engineer in West Lothian to join a leading name in fire safety. If you’re a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer with a passion for precision and compliance, this is your chance to make a real impact. The Fire Alarm Engineer will service, maintain, and commission fire alarm and gas suppression systems.

What you’ll do as a Fire Alarm Engineer:

• Integrate new devices into existing setups with accuracy and care
• Respond to scheduled and reactive maintenance calls
• Ensure full compliance with British Standards & BAFE regulations
• Deliver outstanding service to high‑end clients
• Support wider business operations across projects and sales
• Participate in the on‑call rota with overtime opportunities

What we’re looking for in a Fire Alarm Engineer:

• Experience with systems like GENT, Siemens, Morley, Kentec, Notifier, Ziton & Eaton
• Knowledge of ATEX, VESDA, and graphical interfaces
• Electrical background; FIA Units 1, 4 & 5 desirable
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• IT proficiency and excellent customer service

Why this Fire Alarm Engineer role stands out:

• £36,500 salary + on‑call standby allowance + overtime
• Saturday & Sunday paid at time & 1/2
• Company van or car (spouse use permitted)
• Full kit: PPE, mobile, laptop, test equipment, power tools
• 33 days paid annual leave
• Pension & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program + GP service
• Comprehensive training and product‑specific education
• Career growth in a fast‑expanding company

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Fire Alarm Engineer, apply now.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to protect lives, support businesses, and grow your career in fire safety.

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