Fire Alarm Service Engineers - Midlands

Cento; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment firm is seeking Fire Alarm Service Engineers in the Midlands. The role involves servicing and fault-finding on fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a solid background in the field and ideally experience with GENT or Siemens systems. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or travel expenses, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Company vehicle or travel expenses covered

Paid overtime

Ongoing CPD and manufacturer training

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing fire alarm systems.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• ECS card, FIA units, or manufacturer training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and fault-finding on addressable fire alarm systems.
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and responding to reactive issues.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating clearly with clients.

Skills

Servicing fire alarm systems

Diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Working with networked panels

Comfort in commercial environments

Tools

GENT fire alarm systems

Siemens fire alarm systems

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineers - Midlands (East and West Midlands) Opportunities

Locations: Multiple roles available across the Midlands

Salary: £35,000‑£45,000 basic + paid travel + overtime + benefits

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Are you a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer looking for your next move? If you're based in the Midlands, here at Cento we're on the lookout for talented Engineers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Servicing and fault‑finding on addressable fire alarm systems
• Diagnosing faults quickly and carrying out minor remedial works
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and responding to reactive issues
• Managing your own schedule and workload efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating clearly with clients
• Ensuring all work complies with BS5839 and internal quality standards
• Providing remote support – most callouts are resolved over the phone
• Participating in callout rotas (light demand, mostly advisory)

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience servicing fire alarm systems
• Confident working on networked panels and complex systems
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
• Comfortable working in commercial and high‑end environments
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS card, FIA units, or manufacturer training (desirable)
• Experience with GENT and/or Siemens systems (advantageous)

What's In It for You:

• Competitive salary: £35,000‑£45,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle or travel expenses covered
• Paid overtime and participation in a low‑demand callout rota
• Ongoing CPD and manufacturer training to keep your skills sharp
• Opportunities to work on prestigious sites and projects nationwide
• Supportive team culture with autonomy and flexibility

Ready to take your career to the next level? Here's your opportunity to make a move in the right direction that will support your development