Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Peopleforce Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run fire safety company in the UK is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their experienced team. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems. The role offers a competitive salary, company van, and opportunities for training. Ideal candidates have a strong attention to detail and relevant experience in fire safety systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van, tools, and uniform provided

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid travel time and overtime

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with fire alarm systems and related life safety systems.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Installation, service, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm systems.
• Representing the company with professionalism on client sites.
• Ensuring all systems are compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Experience with fire alarm systems

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Proactive attitude

Tools

Tools for fire alarm systems

Company van

Job description

Overview

Our client is a family-run company established in 1999, proudly serving clients across the UK with high-quality fire safety and life protection systems. They are growing and looking for an additional Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their close-knit, experienced team. If you value doing things properly, enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, and want to be part of a business that truly values its engineers and customers — we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Working alongside 3 experienced engineers covering areas including Southampton, London, Sussex, Devon, and Oxford
• Installation, service, maintenance, and fault-finding of:
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Emergency Lighting
• Nurse Call Systems
• Access Control Systems (Note: We do not work on intruder alarm systems)
• Ensuring all systems are compliant and maintained to the highest safety standards
• Representing our company with professionalism and pride on client sites

Working Hours & Flexibility

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (40 hours/week)
• Start times may be earlier depending on client location — paid travel time and overtime apply
• Average weekly hours: approximately 48 hours
• On-call rota currently 1 in 3 weeks (likely moving to 1 in 4 as the team grows)
• Some weekend work required for scheduled servicing at specific client sites
• On-call allowance provided

What We are Looking For

• Proven experience working with fire alarm systems and related life safety systems
• Reliable, professional, and committed to doing the job right
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, tight-knit team
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight on occasion, when required

What We Offer

• A stable, long-term role in a well-respected, family-run company
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company van, tools, and uniform provided
• Paid travel time, overtime, and on-call allowances
• Supportive working environment and opportunities for training & development
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays