Fire Alarm Technician

Universal Business Team; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety solutions provider is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing team in Dartford. This field-based role includes responsibilities such as servicing fire extinguishers and learning installation for fire alarm systems. Candidates should have a full UK driving license and BAFE certification. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £43,000 plus bonuses, travel pay, and extensive training with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Development courses and training

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot fire extinguishers.
• Learn skills in fire alarm systems installation.
• Conduct fire safety surveys.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Good communication

Time management

Customer-first approach

Flexibility to travel

Education

BAFE certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – Field-Based | Dartford | Kent | Maidstone
£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).

• 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.