Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer

Get Staff; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Holiday allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Get Staff in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer to join a permanent, full-time team covering Cumbria. The role involves servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on fire and life safety systems across customer sites.

The ideal candidate will hold FIA Level 2 or equivalent, have strong hands-on servicing skills and be able to work independently, with a company vehicle provided and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• FIA Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience servicing and fault-finding fire alarm systems.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with emergency lighting is desirable.
• Knowledge of access control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault find on fire alarm systems with planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Attend reactive call outs and diagnose faults across fire and life safety systems.
• Service and maintain access control and emergency lighting systems.
• Complete accurate service reports and ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Provide professional customer support while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Fault-finding

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

FIA Level 2 qualification

Job description

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer - Carlisle - £32,000- £38,000

• £32,000- £38,000 Per Annum, with flexibility depending on experience.
• Company vehicle provided
• Permanent, full-time position with long-term career stability.
• Company benefits and a holiday allowance.
• Opportunity to work across a varied range of fire and life safety systems.
• A role offering autonomy and responsibility within an established technical team.

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a permanent, full-time team based in Cumbria, covering customer sites across the surrounding area.

The role involves servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on fire and life safety systems, with a mix of planned maintenance and reactive call outs.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a qualified Fire Alarm Engineer with solid hands on servicing and fault-finding experience. You'll be confident working independently, dealing directly with customers and managing your own workload.

A professional approach, strong technical problem-solving skills and a genuine focus on delivering quality work are essential. Experience with access control and emergency lighting would be an advantage.

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault find on fire alarm systems, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Attend reactive call outs and diagnose faults across fire and life safety systems.
• Service and maintain access control and emergency lighting systems.
• Complete accurate service reports and ensure all work meets relevant regulations, standards and company procedures.
• Provide professional customer support while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer Requirements

• FIA Level 2 qualification or equivalent, with proven experience servicing and fault-finding fire alarm systems.
• Previous experience attending reactive call outs and resolving technical faults.
• Experience with emergency lighting; knowledge of door access control systems is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to work independently while managing your own workload.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and customer service skills.