Fire Alarm Engineer in Reading, Berkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private pension

OTE up to £10,000

Job summary

Approach Personnel are partnering with a fire safety contractor to recruit an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer for a permanent position in the UK. You will service a range of premises, from offices to educational facilities, with access to your own company van and equipment.

The role focuses on fault-finding, servicing and installation across Conventional, Addressable, Wireless and Specialist fire alarm systems, requiring strong organisational skills to manage visits and travel independently.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire systems including Conventional, Addressable, Wireless and Specialist.
• Strong fault-finding, servicing and installation skills across fire alarm systems.
• Ability to plan routine and demand call visits efficiently.
• Excellent organisational abilities to manage workload and travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt emergency service calls with technical problem-solving.
• Maintain fire systems to BS5839, BS5306 and BS7671 as required.
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain work performed.
• Manage equipment stock and travel arrangements efficiently.

Skills

Fire systems knowledge

Fault finding

Installation

Planning visits

Workload management

Job description

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer currently looking for your next permanent position?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry leading, fire safety and fire compliance contractor, who are currently searching for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join the business on a permanent basis.

As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will be covering a diverse range of premises including commercial offices, council buildings, retail establishments, care facilities, educational settings, industrial sites, and public venues.

What's in it for you?

• Basic salary of £40,000
• OTE Included of up-to £10,000
• Access to your own personal company van & equipment.
• Private pension.

What are we looking for?

• Good all-round knowledge of fire systems, including Conventional, Addressable, Wireless, and Specialist systems.
• Strong fault-finding, servicing, and installation skills across fire alarm and associated systems.
• Ability to plan and implement routine and demand call visits efficiently.
• Excellent organisational abilities, able to manage own workload, equipment stock, and travel independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt and professional emergency service calls, demonstrating technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintain fire systems to current British Standards (BS5839 for Fire Alarms, BS5306 for Extinguishers, BS7671 for Emergency Lighting) and customer requirements.
• Effectively communicate with customers to ensure full understanding of work carried out.
• Manage and secure your own equipment stock efficiently and economically.