Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Ser-; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door travel paid

Company vehicle & fuel card

Call-out rota with standby allowance

Overtime available

21 days annual leave plus bank rights

Company mobile phone

Ongoing training & career development

Job summary

Ser- is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Engineer to service, maintain and fault-find on a range of fire alarm systems across commercial properties in the Peterborough area. The role includes emergency lighting inspections, staying compliant with standards, and independent field-based work supported by an experienced team.

Offering a competitive salary (£37,000 - £45,000 DOE) and a company vehicle with travel allowances, this position includes overtime, 21 days leave plus holidays, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence required (essential).
• FIA qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems across commercial properties.
• Carry out emergency lighting inspections and maintenance.
• Ensure all work complies with current British Standards and health & safety regulations.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service whilst representing the company on site.
• Participate in the on-call rota and undertake overtime when required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

FIA qualifications

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Location: Peterborough
Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 DOE

Benefits

• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Call-out rota with standby allowance
• Overtime available
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company mobile phone
• Ongoing training & career development

About the Company

Our client is one of the UK's largest independent fire alarm distributors, specialising in the design, supply, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety systems. With a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, they continue to grow across the UK and are looking to add an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to their team covering Peterborough and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that genuinely invests in its engineers through training, career progression and industry-leading support.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on a wide range of fire alarm systems across commercial properties. You'll also carry out emergency lighting inspections, ensuring all systems remain compliant and operational.

This is a field-based position offering door-to-door travel, a company vehicle and plenty of overtime opportunities. You'll work independently while being supported by an experienced engineering and operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems.
• Carry out emergency lighting testing and maintenance.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with current British Standards and health & safety regulations.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service whilst representing the company on site.
• Participate in the on-call rota and undertake overtime when required.

Experience & Qualifications

We're looking for an engineer with experience working across a range of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, including:

• Advanced
• C-TEC
• Kentec
• Fike
• GENT

You’ll also have:

• A full UK Driving Licence.
• FIA qualifications (desirable but not essential).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to work independently with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering a high standard of customer service.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £37,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Door-to-door travel paid.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Standby allowance with regular overtime opportunities.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company mobile phone.
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.