Fire Alarm Technician

UBT; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to service and install fire extinguishers and alarm systems across Gatwick area. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £43,000 plus bonuses and overtime. The ideal candidate should have experience in fire safety or related fields, possess a full UK driving license, and BAFE certification. With a supportive team and training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for career growth within the industry.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime at enhanced rates

Pension and company events

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Good communication

Customer-first approach

Time management

Education

BAFE certification

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.