Fire Alarm Engineer — Install, Service & Fault-Finding

MJ Health Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone

Tools

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

MJ Health Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to install, service and maintain fire alarm systems across diverse sites in the North West. You will diagnose faults, complete reports, and ensure compliance with BS 5839 and health & safety standards.

The role requires independent work, strong customer communication, and IT reporting. A full UK driving licence and FIA units are preferred, with company vehicle and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer (installation and servicing).
• Good knowledge of fire alarm regulations and British Standards.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• IT literacy for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS 5839 standards.
• Service and maintain existing fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Complete accurate service reports, certificates, and documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and other engineers.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Participate in an on-call rota where required.
• Manage tools, equipment, and company vehicle responsibly.

Skills

Fire alarm engineering

Regulations & standards

Fault finding

Communication

IT literacy

Education

FIA units

ECS/CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Gent

Apollo

Advanced

Notifier

C-Tec

Job description

MJ Health Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to install, service and maintain fire alarm systems across diverse sites in the North West. You will diagnose faults, complete reports, and ensure compliance with BS 5839 and health & safety standards.

The role requires independent work, strong customer communication, and IT reporting. A full UK driving licence and FIA units are preferred, with company vehicle and ongoing training provided.