Fire Alarm Tester (Part-Time) – Kingston, Flexible Schedule

HR GO Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a reliable Fire Alarm Tester for a university site in Kingston upon Thames. The role is part-time with three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and one flexible day, located KT1.

Salary listed as £17,645 per annum, with duties including weekly fire alarm testing, inspections, reporting, and safety planning across multiple buildings. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence, experience in health and safety or facilities roles, and IOSH Working Safely or

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in health and safety, facilities management, compliance or estates-related roles, with fire alarm or life-safety systems knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and manage a structured workload.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Health and safety qualification such as IOSH Working Safely, or equivalent.
• Experience using electronic compliance management systems.
• Fire marshal training or previous fire safety responsibilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic IT skills, including mobile devices and electronic reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly fire alarm testing across multiple buildings in accordance with British Standard 5839-1 and procedures.
• Test and monitor multiple fire alarm systems as part of a compliance programme.
• Conduct scheduled fire door inspections and report defects or non-compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and inspections in fire safety logbooks and systems.
• Report faults and system issues promptly through reporting channels.
• Monitor fire safety hazards including obstructed routes and defective doors.
• Support fire drills, alarm activations, risk assessments and audits.
• Work with fire wardens, security, maintenance and contractors to ensure safety.
• Assist with fire marshal training and safety awareness initiatives.

Skills

Health and Safety

Fire alarm systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Record-keeping

IT skills

Education

IOSH Working Safely

Tools

Electronic compliance management systems

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a reliable Fire Alarm Tester for a university site in Kingston upon Thames. The role is part-time with three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and one flexible day, located KT1.

Salary listed as £17,645 per annum, with duties including weekly fire alarm testing, inspections, reporting, and safety planning across multiple buildings. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence, experience in health and safety or facilities roles, and IOSH Working Safely or