Fire Alarm Engineer ( Life Safety Systems)

Crooton; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Life Safety Systems Engineer to maintain and modify fire safety systems with a strong emphasis on hands-on training and career progression. The role offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive training to support professional growth.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Subsidised private healthcare

Mental health support

Bonus opportunities

Paid call-out rota retainer

Estate car or van

Competitive salary

Full training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience in life safety systems.
• Strong communication skills needed.
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and fault-finding life safety systems.
• Completing electronic reports to meet British Standards.
• Participating in the emergency support rota.

Skills

Communication

Technical Mindedness

Education

City & Guilds 231, 17th Edition, or equivalent qualifications

FIA/IFEDA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Life Safety Systems Engineer - Electrical

Location: Home-based with primary coverage across Yorkshire & North East. Occasional UK travel and overnight stays may be required (all expenses covered).

Salary: Circa £35,000 (Negotiable DOE). OTE: £40,000+ per annum with regular overtime, weekend work, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

You'll start with a 12-week paid probation period, receiving structured hands-on training alongside our lead engineers and field managers. Upon successful assessment, you'll work independently, with increased earning potential and eligibility for the emergency support rota.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out maintenance, fault-finding, small works, and modifications on life safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Completing electronic reports to meet British Standards and company procedures
• Participating in an emergency support rota (1 week in 6, once assessed)
• Committing to continual professional development through internal and external training

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum Requirements: 2+ years’ experience with life safety systems (maintenance, commissioning, modifications)
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points)
• Technically minded with a desire to learn and grow

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• City & Guilds 231, 17th Edition, or equivalent qualifications
• FIA/IFEDA certified in fire alarm installation, commissioning, and maintenance
• Experience with equipment from brands like Gent, Hochiki, Apollo, Advanced, Kentec, etc.
• Knowledge of UK statutory requirements for life safety systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• Estate car or van, mobile phone, laptop, test equipment & PPE
• Full in-house and external training
• Paid call-out rota retainer
• Contributory pension (salary sacrifice)
• Subsidised private healthcare
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Loyalty holiday scheme and Christmas shutdown

This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to work for a company that values its team and invests in their future. Many of our top engineers have advanced to senior roles thanks to our structured career progression pathways.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!