Fire Alarm Service Engineer

4Way Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Travel time paid

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle with personal use

Standby payment £140 per week

Call out payment £60 per job

11 hours rest when on call

Job summary

4Way Recruitment is seeking a skilled fire alarm technician to service and maintain addressable and conventional systems in Oxford and surrounding areas. The role covers emergency lighting, extinguisher maintenance, and adherence to safety standards in domestic and social housing environments.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience, a clean UK driving licence, and familiarity with BS5839-1. FIA qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience servicing and maintaining conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Experience working within the social housing sector preferred.
• FIA training/qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards.
• Full UK driving licence (clean licence preferred).

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional).
• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems.
• Maintain fire extinguishers.
• Work safely and professionally within the domestic and social housing sector.

Skills

Fire alarm maintenance

BS5839-1 knowledge

Driving licence

Education

FIA training/qualifications

Job description

Location

Oxford and surrounding areas

Salary

Competitive base salary up to £45,000.

Benefits

Overtime available (time and a half), travel time paid after 30 minutes each way, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, company vehicle with personal use, standby payment £140 per week, call out payment £60 per job, 11 hours rest when on call.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems (both addressable and conventional)
• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems
• Maintain fire extinguishers
• Work safely and professionally within the domestic and social housing sector

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience servicing and maintaining conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Experience working within the social housing sector preferred
• FIA training/qualifications desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards
• Full UK driving licence (clean licence preferred)

Why Join this Company?

We are a highly accredited national fire and electrical company with a strong presence in domestic and social housing. Professional team, high earning potential, structured call‑out payments and opportunities for long‑term career development.