Fire Alarm Service Engineer (Site-Based)

V7 Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national fire and security organisation seeks an experienced Site-Based Fire Alarm Service Engineer for a critical site in Bedford. The position offers competitive salary, door-to-door travel, and long-term career progression. The successful candidate will conduct planned maintenance and provide technical support while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have proven experience with fire alarm systems. Great opportunity with excellent training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave + BH

Company pension scheme

Continual education and training

Stable, long-term position

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing fire alarm systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems.
• Perform fault-finding and reactive repairs.
• Maintain records and service reports as per standards.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Customer-facing skills

Understanding of BS5839

Ability to work independently

Education

Electrical or Fire & Security qualifications

Job description

Site-Based Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Bedford

V7 are currently recruiting for an experienced Site-Based Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a leading national fire and security organisation at a critical site in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a reputable business offering long-term career progression, ongoing training, and excellent working conditions.

What's On Offer / Package

• Competitive salary DOE
• Door to door travel
• 23 days annual leave + BH (rising to 25)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Gent training and continuous development
• Excellent career progression
• Stable, long-term position based on a single site (no travelling)

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on fire alarm and associated life safety systems
• Perform fault-finding, diagnostics and reactive repairs
• Complete testing to BS5839 standards
• Work closely with site facilities and security teams
• Maintain accurate records, service reports and certification
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements
• Provide technical support and advice to site personnel

Experience Required

• Proven experience servicing fire alarm systems (site-based or mobile)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of BS5839
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Qualifications

• FIA units preferred but not essential
• Electrical or Fire & Security qualifications beneficial
• Full right to work in the UK

Working Hours

Monday to Friday (standard day shifts)

How to Apply

If you are a Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a secure, site-based role in Bedford, please apply now with your CV. A member of the V7 Recruitment team will be in touch.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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