Fire Alarm Service Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and life safety company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with standards. Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000, plus overtime, a company vehicle, and training opportunities are offered. Applicants should have a full UK driving license and ideally possess experience in the fire alarm industry or relevant certifications.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Overtime Pay

On-call Earnings

Pension Scheme

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a relevant field preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and development.
• Valid UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on commercial sites.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839 and current regulations.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems Servicing

Fault-finding Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Positive Attitude

Education

Relevant Certifications (IPAF, CSCS, FIA, City & Guilds)

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Birmingham – £38,000 – £40,000 + Overtime

Fire Alarm Service Engineer | Birmingham | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing fire and life safety company covering Birmingham. Due to continued expansion and increased customer demand, our client is looking to add a skilled service engineer to their permanent engineering team.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive basic salary, overtime, on-call earnings, a company vehicle, and ongoing training with recognised fire alarm systems.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• On-call rota with additional earnings
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Travel time paid
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training & manufacturer system training
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Location: Birmingham (field‑based, multi‑site)

Role & Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of fire alarm systems
• Working on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems (full training provided, including GENT where required)
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
• Working with a variety of fire alarm manufacturer’s systems
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with BS 5839 and current regulations
• Maintaining excellent communication with customers and internal teams
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately
• Supporting other engineers and assisting the wider team when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire Alarm Engineer
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience within the fire alarm industry (desirable, not essential)
• Strong fault‑finding and servicing knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Experience working with multiple manufacturer’s systems
• Willingness to undertake additional training and development
• Relevant certifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self‑motivation

Apply Now

If you are a Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a secure, long‑term role with excellent earning potential and ongoing training opportunities in Birmingham, please submit your CV today to be considered.

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