Fire Alarm & Security Systems Engineer

Manchester Arndale; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Arndale is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Engineer to maintain and repair fire alarm systems across multiple sites. The role focuses on planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, with a bias towards fire alarms and knowledge of security systems useful for CCTV and access control responses.

You will need strong diagnostic skills, familiarity with British Standards, risk assessments, permits to work, and a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of the latest British Standards.
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills with problem resolution.
• Experience with permits to work, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Awareness of health & safety practices.
• Full driving license (preferably clean).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems.
• Investigate and repair fire alarm systems; respond to security systems when needed.
• Make contract-compliant modifications.
• Prepare dilapidation reports on newly acquired contracts.
• Provide system improvements and quotations per British Standards.
• Maintain strong client, colleague and helpdesk communication.
• Keep Service Portfolio quality to satisfy external verifications.
• Comply with health, safety, security, environmental and technical policies.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed for each task.
• Follow PPE requirements.
• Ensure works comply with British Standards and good practice.
• Submit documentation on time as per policies.

Skills

Fire alarm maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Risk assessment

Permits to work

Health & safety

Driving licence

PPM scheduling

Job description

Manchester Arndale is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Engineer to maintain and repair fire alarm systems across multiple sites. The role focuses on planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, with a bias towards fire alarms and knowledge of security systems useful for CCTV and access control responses.

You will need strong diagnostic skills, familiarity with British Standards, risk assessments, permits to work, and a valid driving license.