Fire Alarm Service Engineer

rge services

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 40,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing manufacturer and FIA training

Career progression opportunities

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

rge services is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to cover Portsmouth and surrounding areas. You will service, fault-find and maintain a wide range of commercial and residential systems, with a focus on BS 5839 compliance and timely reports.

The role includes small works, surveys and C&E programming, with opportunities for training, FIA certification and career progression. A company vehicle is provided along with pension and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' fire alarm servicing experience.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience servicing commercial fire alarm systems.
Good knowledge of BS 5839.
Ability to identify system condition, non-compliances and recommend remedial works.
Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Service, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems
Carry out small works, remedial works and system modifications
Replace and commission conventional, addressable and wireless devices
Upload, download and configure fire alarm panels
Complete fire alarm surveys and identify upgrade opportunities
Test and verify Cause & Effect (C&E) programming
Complete maintenance reports and compliance documentation
Ensure all work complies with BS 5839 and industry standards

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Commercial alarms

BS 5839

Remedial works

Driving licence

Education

FIA qualifications

Manufacturer training certifications

Emergency Lighting/Fire Extinguishers/Refuge Systems

Tools

Advanced

Morley

Kentec

EDA

Haes

C-TEC

Hyfire

EMS

Zerio

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Location: Portsmouth & surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000£40,000 per annum + Company Vehicle + Training
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join our growing team covering Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The role involves servicing, fault finding, maintenance, compliance inspections and small works on a wide range of commercial and residential fire alarm systems. Experience with AOV/smoke control systems is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems
Carry out small works, remedial works and system modifications
Replace and commission conventional, addressable and wireless devices
Upload, download and configure fire alarm panels
Complete fire alarm surveys and identify upgrade opportunities
Test and verify Cause & Effect (C&E) programming
Complete maintenance reports and compliance documentation
Ensure all work complies with BS 5839 and industry standards

Essential Requirements

Minimum 2 years' fire alarm servicing experience
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience servicing commercial fire alarm systems
Good knowledge of BS 5839
Ability to identify system condition, non-compliances and recommend remedial works
Full UK driving licence

Morley
Kentec
EDA

Technical Experience

Strong experience with open protocol fire alarm systems, including Advanced, Morley, Kentec, EDA, Haes and C-TEC.
Experience with wireless fire alarm systems such as Hyfire, EMS and Zerio.
Desirable knowledge of AOV and smoke control systems, including Teal, Actulux, WindowMaster, SE Controls and Easi-Vent, with an understanding of AOV operation, Cause & Effect programming, compliance testing and fault diagnosis.

Desirable Qualifications