Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading national fire safety provider is seeking a Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer based near Manchester, Liverpool, or Preston. This role offers a basic salary of £28,000 to £32,000 plus bonuses, and requires travel for compliance and safety services across the UK. Ideal for a third-year electrical apprentice or recently qualified engineer who is keen to develop a career in fire safety with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

KPI performance bonuses

Ongoing training and clear progression path

Overnight stay allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays.
• Interested in developing a long-term career in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find on commercial fire alarm systems.
• Test emergency lighting and replace fittings as required.
• Complete compliance reports to a high standard.

Skills

Emergency lighting testing

Proactivity

Flexibility

Education

Third-year electrical apprentice or recent graduate

Job description

Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer (Emergency Lighting Experience)
Location: Manchester / Liverpool / Preston (Northwest-Based with National Travel)
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 whos keen to specialise in fire alarm servicing and grow with a business that supports development and nationwide work.

Youll 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.