Fire Alarm Service Engineer

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Redhill; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Call-out pay £60 per job

Overtime pay

Standby pay

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Our client, a Fire & Security service provider, seeks a Fire Alarm Service Engineer to cover the Redhill area. The role includes servicing emergency lighting, addressing both conventional and addressable systems, and maintaining extinguishers as part of a broader safety service.

Salary up to £45,000 per annum, with overtime and call-out benefits, company vehicle for personal use, and 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Driving license and FIA training are advantageous though not essential.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards.
• Hands-on experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Background in social housing environments is advantageous.
• FIA training or qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems.
• Operate safely and professionally within domestic and social housing settings.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance on addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Maintain fire extinguishers as part of a wider fire safety service.

Skills

BS5839-1 standards

Addressable systems

Conventional systems

Social housing experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

FIA training (desirable)

Job description

Location of works

Location of works: Redhill, Surrey

Salary

Salary Bracket: Up to £45,000 per annum

Industry

Industry: Fire Alarm Systems | Emergency Lighting | Fire Extinguishers

Recruitment Partner

Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment is the UK's specialist recruitment agency exclusively focused on the Fire & Security sector.

About Our Customer

Our client is an accredited fire and electrical services provider working across the domestic and social housing sector. They're adding a permanent Fire Alarm Service Engineer to their team, covering the Redhill area. Engineers confident across both conventional and addressable systems are in strong demand in this part of the sector, and this employer backs that with a structured pay package built around overtime and call-out work.

Salary and Benefits – Fire Alarm Service Engineer

• Company vehicle provided with personal use


• £60 call-out payment per job


• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum


• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes each way


• 22 days annual holiday plus bank holidays


• Overtime paid at time and a half


• Standby payment of £140 per week


• 11 hours rest guaranteed after a call-out

Key Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Service Engineer

• Service and maintain emergency lighting systems


• Operate safely and professionally within domestic and social housing settings


• Carry out servicing and maintenance on both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems


• Maintain fire extinguishers as part of a wider fire safety service

Skills and experience – Fire Alarm Service Engineer

• Background in social housing environments an advantage


• Full UK driving licence, clean licence preferred


• Solid understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards


• At least 3 years' hands-on experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems


• FIA training or qualifications desirable though not essential

Why Join this Company?

• Market Position: Join an accredited fire and electrical services provider with a strong footing in the domestic and social housing sector.


• Work Culture: Become part of a team focused on delivering high quality fire safety work, with a clear pay structure built around overtime and call-out payments and real opportunities for long term progression.

If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer based in or near Redhill, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.

Keywords to support your application: Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire and Security, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguishers, BS5839-1, Social Housing, Domestic Fire Alarm Engineer