Fire Alarm Engineer in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Energy Jobline CVL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in Scotland is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer. In this role, you will service, maintain, and commission fire alarm systems while ensuring compliance with standards. The right candidate will have experience with fire alarm systems and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £36,500 plus additional benefits such as a company vehicle and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van or car

33 days paid annual leave

Pension & Life Insurance

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience servicing fire alarm and gas suppression systems.
• Knowledge of ATEX and VESDA systems.
• FIA Units 1, 4 & 5 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Integrate new devices into existing setups.
• Respond to scheduled and reactive maintenance calls.
• Ensure compliance with British Standards & BAFE regulations.

Skills

Experience with systems like GENT, Siemens, Morley

Electrical background

Strong fault-finding skills

IT proficiency

Tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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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