Fire Alarm Technician

Universal Business Team; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days holiday + BH + birthday off

Pension

Full induction and training

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based to service, install, and troubleshoot extinguishers and learn fire alarm systems across Dartford, Kent and Maidstone. You will travel between sites, complete paperwork digitally, and join a structured service team with a clear progression path.

The role requires BAFE certification, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to travel daily with occasional overnight stays. Training is provided and a company van is included.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• Full UK driving licence.
• BAFE certification is required.
• Good communication, time management and a customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Service, install and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at construction sites.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems (SiteProtect and SiteNet).
• Conduct fire safety surveys and fault-finding.
• Travel between sites; door-to-door travel paid.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Customer focus

Driving licence

Technical aptitude

Education

BAFE certification

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

CSCS/ECS

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | Dartford | Kent | Maidstone

• £40,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• 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:

• £40,000 basic salary (negotiable Depending on experience)
• 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

Where You’ll Be:

Field-based across Dartford/Kent/Maidstone, outside M25, where the M25 and M20 split. 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.