Fire Alarm Service Engineer

jci; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekly rota pay

Company vehicle

25 days holiday

Pension & life assurance

EAP

Brand discounts

Cycle to work

Training & development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Alarm Service Engineer for a static site in the North East. You will join an on-site team maintaining fire alarm and detection systems, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering reliable service to the client.

The role requires experience with fire detection systems, strong communication, and a proactive approach. You will train in gas suppression, attend toolbox talks, and participate in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing fire detection systems and panels.
• Willingness to train in gas suppression systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems.
• Complete accurate on-site documentation.
• Attend training and toolbox talks.
• Liaise with site contacts for permits to work.
• Support occasional passive fire tasks.
• Provide out-of-hours call-out cover (rota).
• Identify and report safety or compliance risks.
• Follow site-specific safety and quality rules.
• Represent Johnson Controls professionally.

Skills

Fire alarm servicing

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

UK driving licence

Job description

Location: North East of England (Static Site)

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Alarm Service Engineer for a static role at a key industrial site in the North East. We’re looking for an experienced engineer in fire detection systems who is keen to develop skills in gas suppression. You’ll join a dedicated on-site team delivering maintenance and servicing of fire alarm and suppression systems, ensuring safety and compliance at all times. Daily interaction with the client is part of the role to maintain smooth site operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Weekly on-call rota payment
• Company vehicle, fuel card & full PPE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Matched pension, life assurance & EAP
• Discounts on major brands & JCI products
• Cycle-to-work & referral schemes
• Clear development path & full training
• Supportive, inclusive working culture

How You Will Do It

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems
• Complete accurate on-site documentation
• Attend training and toolbox talks
• Liaise with site contacts for permits to work
• Support occasional passive fire tasks
• Provide out-of-hours call-out cover (rota)
• Identify and report safety or compliance risks
• Follow site-specific safety and quality rules
• Represent Johnson Controls professionally

What We Look For

• Experience servicing fire detection systems and panels
• Willingness to train in gas suppression systems
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Full UK driving licence