Fire Alarm Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided with personal

Overtime paid at time and a half

22 days annual holiday

£60 call‑out payment per job

11 hours rest after call-out

Travel time paid after first 30 min

Standby payment £140 per week

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd advertises a permanent Fire Alarm Service Engineer position covering the Swindon area. The role involves servicing conventional and addressable fire alarm systems in domestic and social housing settings, with a structured pay package built around overtime and call-out work.

The client offers a basic salary up to £45,000, a company vehicle for personal use, and generous benefits including standby weekly pay, paid overtime, and travel time allowances.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• 3+ years hands-on experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Solid understanding of BS5839-1 standards
• Social housing background is advantageous
• FIA training/qualifications desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience with conventional and addr.

BS5839-1 fire alarm standards

Social housing experience (advantage)

FIA training desirable

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Company Vehicle and Paid Overtime

Location of works: Swindon

Salary Bracket: Up to £45,000 per annum

Industry: Fire Alarm Systems | Emergency Lighting | Fire Extinguishers

About Our Customer

Our client is an accredited fire and electrical services provider working across the domestic and social housing sector. They're looking to add a permanent Fire Alarm Service Engineer to their team, covering the Swindon area. Demand for engineers confident across both conventional and addressable systems remains strong 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

• Basic Salary up to £45,000 basic
• Standby payment of £140 per week
• Company vehicle provided with personal use
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 22 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• £60 call‑out payment per job
• 11 hours rest guaranteed after a call‑out
• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes each way

Key Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Service Engineer

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

Skills and experience – Fire Alarm Service Engineer:

• Full UK driving licence, clean licence preferred
• At least 3 years' hands‑on experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Solid understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards
• Background in social housing environments an advantage
• 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 Swindon, 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

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