Fire Alarm Technician

Universal Business Team; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company van & fuel provided

Full training provided

Overtime at enhanced rates

6-month induction & buddy system

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking a hands-on Fire Alarm Engineer to cover field-based work across Dartford, Kent and Maidstone. Start with servicing and installing portable extinguishers, then develop skills in alarm systems while enjoying a structured development path.

You will travel between sites, complete paperwork digitally, and join a rotating on-call roster after initial training. This is a growing UK-based fire safety company offering long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• Full UK driving licence.
• BAFE certification required.
• Good communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems - SiteProtect and SiteNet.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
• Travel from site to site with door-to-door travel paid.
• Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
• Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
• Join a rotating on-call roster after training.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Fire extinguisher servicing

Customer service

Education

BAFE certification

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.