Fire Alarm Technician

Universal Business Team; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fire protection company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to provide installation and servicing of fire safety equipment across the Gatwick area. You will work independently and within a team, dealing with both fire extinguishers and alarm systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in servicing and must hold BAFE certification and a valid UK driving license. The role offers a salary between £35,000 - £43,000, a bonus scheme, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Company van and fuel card

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing required.
• Good communication, time management, and customer-first approach.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers.
• Learn skills in fire alarm systems and conduct fire safety surveys.
• Complete paperwork via digital systems.

Skills

Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing

Good communication

Technical aptitude

Education

BAFE certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – Field-Based | Gatwick Area | East Sussex | West Sussex
£35,000 - £43,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided
Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path

Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?

This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that’s growing across the UK . You’ll cover both extinguishers and alarm systems from servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.

What You'll Do:

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems – starting with their bespoke SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
• Travel from site to site – door-to-door travel paid.
• Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
• Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
• Once trained, you’ll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).

Requirements

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing
• A full UK driving licence.
• BAFE certification (required).
• Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.
• Technical aptitude – switched on and eager to learn.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
• Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS

What You'll Get:

• £35,000 - £38,000 basic salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
• Pension + company events + development courses
• Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
• Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4–6 weeks
• 6-month probation with excellent support
• Paid monthly – first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period

Where You'll Be:

Field-based across Gatwick area/East/West Sussex, just outside M25. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.

If you're technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.

Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.