Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Essex

Educate Recruitment Hub; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected fire safety company in Essex is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years' experience and a strong knowledge of fire alarm systems. This full-time position offers local work only, with no travel to central London, and includes a company van and fuel card. Overtime opportunities are also available.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Local work only

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in fire alarm servicing.
• Strong working knowledge of BS5839 Part-1:2017.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems.
• Carrying out fault finding and minor installations.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Fire alarm servicing

Fault-finding

Customer service

Organisational skills

Tools

FireClass

Kentec

Morley

Gent

Protec

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Essex (No London Travel)

Location: Benfleet (covering Essex and surrounding areas - no travel into central London)

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits: Company van + fuel card | Local work only | Optional overtime (evenings & weekends)

Company Overview

Educate Recruitment Hub are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly respected, ISO9001-accredited fire safety company based in Benfleet, Essex.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their professional and dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident engineer who values local work, professional standards, and long-term stability.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems to BAFE SP203-1 standards.
• Carrying out fault finding, remedial work, and minor installations.
• Working across a variety of client sites in Essex and nearby areas (no central London travel).
• Ensuring all work meets company and industry quality standards.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Keeping company van, tools, and documentation organised and up to date.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in fire alarm servicing.
• Strong working knowledge of BS5839 Part-1:2017.
• Experience with both addressable and conventional systems.
• FIA Modules 4, 5, and 6 (Service, Maintenance & Design) desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and technical ability.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Basic IT competency.
• Experience with CCTV or Door Entry Systems - an advantage.
• Platform Licence 1, 2, or 3 - desirable but not essential.

Systems Experience (Preferred)

• FireClass
• Kentec
• Morley
• Advanced
• Gent
• Protec

What's on Offer

• Local work only - no travel into central London
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Overtime opportunities (evenings and weekends if desired)
• Work with a reputable, accredited, and established Essex-based company
• Supportive management team and great working environment

If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a Permanent local role with a professional organisation, we would love to hear from you.