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. This role involves installation, service, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate should have proven expertise in fire safety systems, a strong attention to detail, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a stable work environment with competitive pay and additional benefits including a company van and paid travel time.

Benefits

Company van

Paid travel time

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required.

Responsibilities

• Installation, service, maintenance, and fault finding of fire alarm systems.
• Ensure systems comply with safety standards.
• Represent the company on client sites with professionalism.

Skills

Fire alarm systems expertise

Attention to detail

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Job description

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