Fire Alarm Technician

UBT; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fire safety company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to join their field-based team in Dartford. The ideal candidate will service and install fire extinguishers and alarm systems, with full training provided. This role offers a basic salary between £35,000 - £38,000, bonuses, travel pay, and a company van. The position is suitable for hands-on engineers willing to learn and grow within the company. Excellent support and progression opportunities are available within this innovative and expanding field.

Benefits

Company van

Quarterly bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Full training provided

Pension and company events

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Technical aptitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Service and install portable fire extinguishers at various sites.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault finding.
• Learn skills in fire alarm systems.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Customer-first approach

Technical aptitude

Flexibility to travel

Education

BAFE certification

Job description

Overview

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

£35,000 - £38,000 + 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 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.

Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.