Fire Alarm Service Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to cover Coventry and surrounding areas on a permanent basis. The role includes servicing, fault-finding and repair of various fire alarm systems, with training provided as needed.

A company vehicle, pension and on-call earnings accompany a salary in the £38,000–£40,000 range. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK driving licence and proven experience with multiple manufacturers, including GENT systems.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience as Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of fire alarm systems.
• Work on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites.

Skills

Driving licence

Fire alarm knowledge

Fault-finding

Multi-manufacturer experience

Willing to train

Self-motivation

Education

IPAF

CSCS/ECS

FIA

City & Guilds

Tools

GENT system

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Coventry - £38,000-£40,000 + Overtime

Fire Alarm Service Engineer | Coventry | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing fire and life safety company covering Coventry & surrounding areas. Due to continued expansion and increased customer demand, our client is looking to add a skilled service engineer to their permanent engineering team.

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.

Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Package & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• On-call rota with additional earnings
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Travel time paid
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training & manufacturer system training
• Permanent, full-time position
• Location: Coventry (field-based, multi-site)

Fire Alarm Service Engineer - 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

Fire Alarm Service Engineer - 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
• Relevant certifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation