Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance - Birmingham

Valoris Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national fire safety provider is seeking a Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham. This role offers a basic salary of £28,000-£32,000 with the potential for on-target earnings up to £40,000, including bonuses and an overnight stay allowance. Ideal for a third-year electrical apprentice or a recently qualified engineer looking to specialize and grow within the fire safety sector. Required is comfort with emergency lighting and a proactive attitude towards regular travel across the UK.

Benefits

KPI performance bonuses

Ongoing training

Clear progression path

Overnight stay allowance

Qualifications

• A third-year electrical apprentice or recently qualified engineer is required.
• Comfortable with emergency lighting testing and replacements.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find on commercial fire alarm systems.
• Test emergency lighting and replace fittings where necessary.
• Complete compliance reports to a high standard.
• Travel to client sites across the country, with overnight accommodation arranged.

Skills

Emergency lighting testing

Fire alarm servicing

Proactive and flexible attitude

Education

Third-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer (Emergency Lighting Experience)
Location: Birmingham - Oxfordshire
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 basic + KPI Bonus + Overnight Allowance
OTE: £35,000-£40,000
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview:
Were recruiting on behalf of a national fire safety provider looking for a committed Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer. This position is ideal for someone early in their electrical career perhaps a third-year apprentice or recently qualified engineer who's keen to specialise in fire alarm servicing and grow with a business that supports development and nationwide work.

You'll be joining a collaborative team delivering compliance and safety services across the UK, with travel and overnight stays typically required from Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and fault-find on commercial fire alarm systems
• Test emergency lighting and replace fittings where necessary
• Complete compliance reports to a high standard
• Work in line with relevant regulations (e.g., BS 5839) and company safety protocols
• Travel to client sites across the country, with overnight accommodation arranged

Candidate Profile:

• A third-year electrical apprentice or recently qualified engineer
• Comfortable with emergency lighting testing and replacements
• Proactive, flexible, and comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays
• Interested in developing a long-term career in fire safety
• Holds a full UK driving licence

Package Includes:

• £28,000-£32,000 basic salary depending on experience
• On-target earnings up to £40,000
• Overnight stay allowance
• KPI performance bonuses
• Ongoing training and clear progression path

Locations:
Applicants should be based in or around Manchester, Liverpool, or Preston with easy access to national travel routes.