Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Integral UK; Barking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Company van plus fuel card

Mobile phone

Overtime opportunities available

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A fire engineering company in Barking is looking for a skilled technician to service and maintain fire alarm systems. The role requires proven experience in fire alarm system maintenance, knowledge of BS5839 standards, and a full UK driving licence. You will receive competitive and negotiable salary along with generous holiday entitlements and training opportunities. You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to maintaining safety and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire alarm systems maintenance.
• Familiarity with BS5839 standards.
• Highly desirable to have FIA or equivalent training.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to deliver professional service with attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing, PPM, and technical support on fire alarm systems.
• Maintain fire alarm systems – addressable and conventional.
• Occasional cover in other areas and overnight stays may be required.

Skills

Experience in fire alarm systems maintenance

Understanding of BS5839 standards

Excellent communication skills

Professional quality and customer service

Reliability and punctuality

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

FIA or equivalent training

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Summary of Role

You will be responsible for the service, PPM and technical support of fire alarm systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and progress your career within the fire engineering sector working on the latest technology in fire alarms.

You will receive full training on our range of products either via our chosen manufacturers, industry recognised training courses or via our in-house product training facility.

What you will be doing

• Conducting servicing, PPM and technical support on fire alarm systems for our clients.
• Service and maintain Fire Alarm Systems – Addressable and conventional
• You may be required, on occasion to provide cover in other areas and stay away.

What we will need from you

• Proven & demonstrable experience in fire alarm systems maintenance gained over a number of years (essential).
• Familiar with and understand BS5839 standards (essential)
• FIA or equivalent training is highly desirable.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Provide a professional service at all times demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, quality and customer service (essential)
• Able to work independently, with little supervision but also able to work successfully as part of a team (essential).
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a range of customers/clients/internal colleagues (essential).
• Reliability and punctuality qualities are essential to this role.

What you can expect in return

• Salary competitive & negotiable depending on level of experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Company Van plus fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Hours: 40 per week
• You will be required to work on a call out rota including standby rates.
• Overtime opportunities are available

Please note: You will be required to undertake a basic or enhanced DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

How to apply

Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role.

Additional Company information

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way’. It’s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Find out more about us and what our people say about us.

Our Commitment

We promote equality and ensure we have an inclusive culture where we recognise and address unconscious bias or prejudice – whether involving race, sex, background, disability, sexuality or other factors. We create a supportive environment that drives innovation, creativity and results.