Fire Alarm Service Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer in Edinburgh. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing various fire alarm systems while ensuring compliance with current regulations. A full UK driving licence and previous experience in this field are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000 per annum, alongside overtime opportunities, a company vehicle, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Overtime available

Company vehicle

Paid travel time

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire Alarm Engineer required.
• Ideally 3+ years' experience within the fire alarm industry.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Working on addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Completing service reports accurately.

Skills

Fault-finding knowledge

Servicing fire alarm systems

Positive attitude

Self-motivation

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Edinburgh

We are currently recruiting an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well‑established and growing fire and life safety company covering Edinburgh. This is a full‑time, permanent role offering a competitive basic salary, overtime, on‑call earnings, a company vehicle and ongoing training with recognised fire alarm systems.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• On‑call rota with additional earnings
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Travel time paid
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and manufacturer system training
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Field‑based role covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Role & Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of fire alarm systems
• Working on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems (full training provided, including GENT where required)
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
• Working with a variety of fire alarm manufacturers' systems
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with BS 5839 and current regulations
• Maintaining excellent communication with customers and internal teams
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately
• Supporting other engineers and assisting the wider team when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire Alarm Engineer
• Ideally 3+ years' experience within the fire alarm industry (desirable, not essential)
• Strong fault‑finding and servicing knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Experience working with multiple manufacturers' systems
• Willingness to undertake additional training and development
• IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self‑motivation

If you are a Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a secure, long‑term role with excellent earning potential and ongoing training opportunities in Edinburgh, please submit your CV today to be considered.