Fire Alarm Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer for a permanent role. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and installing fire alarm systems, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a minimum of 3 years' experience in the industry. The position includes a company vehicle, phone, and laptop, and requires a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Electronic Security and Fire Alarm Industry.
• Knowledge of BS5839 fire regulations.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and installation of fire alarm systems.
• Fault finding, rectification, and problem solving.
• Providing support to clients and documenting work.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

FIA or BS5839 training

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their existing team on a permanent basis.

The successful engineer will be multi-skilled with strong experience within the fire and electronic security systems industry. You must possess sound knowledge of current standards and legislation and be able to demonstrate recent relevant experience. Your responsibilities will include servicing, maintenance, installations, fault finding, rectification and problem solving, commissioning, and documenting for a wide range of electronic security and fire alarm systems, including emergency lighting.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 3 years' previous experience within the Electronic Security and Fire Alarm Industry and a working knowledge of BS5839 fire regulations. FIA or BS5839 training would be a distinct advantage. The ability to cover a 24-hour call-out on a rota basis is essential for this position.

You will be required to service the company’s product portfolio for existing and new business and provide support to clients as needed.

Candidate Profile: You must be a well-rounded engineer with a professional and positive attitude. Excellent customer relationship management skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, are essential. You should be confident, highly motivated, and possess strong problem-solving abilities.

You must be quality-focused with keen attention to detail and willing to work independently or as part of a dedicated engineering team. A full UK driving license is required. On commencement, you will need to provide evidence of all skills and qualifications, complete security screening in line with BS7858, and undertake an enhanced DBS check.

This is a permanent role with a company vehicle, phone, and laptop provided for the right candidate.