Fire and intruder Alarm Engineer

Croma Fire and Security; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security solutions provider in the UK seeks a Fire & Security Systems Engineer for the Warrington / Bury area. The ideal candidate will have experience in servicing fire and security systems, with a full UK driving license as essential. This role offers a competitive salary between £35k-£40k, enhanced with overtime and various benefits like a company van. Join a supportive team environment focused on professional development and career progression. Apply today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van and fuel card

20 days holiday rising to 25 with service

Qualifications

• Solid experience servicing and maintaining a range of fire and security systems.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the service, repair and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose faults and resolve technical issues quickly.
• Support reactive call‑outs and ensure equipment is back online quickly.

Skills

Servicing and maintaining fire and security systems

Clear communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

FIA qualifications preferred

ECS Card, IPAF and/or PASMA (advantage)

Job description

Fire & Security Systems Engineer

Salary : £35,000 - £40,000 basic + overtime, call‑out, bonus & benefits

Location : Warrington / Bury - full UK driving licence essential

Hours : Full‑time, Monday to Friday (40 hours / week)

Croma Fire & Security is part of the respected Croma Group, a UK‑wide provider of industry‑leading fire and security solutions. Known for our technical excellence and dependable service, we protect everything from homes and retail premises to schools, hospitals and national infrastructure. We combine the responsiveness of a local team with the backing of a trusted national brand.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Fire & Security Engineer to join our team in the Warrington / Bury area. This is a brilliant opportunity to work across a wide range of systems, sites and challenges with excellent support, ongoing training and the chance to develop your career in a business that values expertise.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the service, repair and maintenance of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems
• Diagnose faults and resolve technical issues quickly, safely and effectively
• Support reactive call‑outs and ensure equipment is brought back online with minimal disruption
• Complete maintenance checks and routine inspections in line with current regulations (e.g. BS5839, BS5266, NSI)
• Work across a broad client base including retail sites, commercial properties, residential blocks and public sector premises
• Accurately complete job sheets, reports and update the system via tablet or laptop
• Support system upgrades and minor installation works where required
• Liaise with customers, site contacts and internal colleagues to ensure smooth communication and excellent service delivery
• Keep up to date with training and attend manufacturer courses as required
• Contribute to a strong health and safety culture by following risk assessments and safe working practices

The ideal candidate

• Solid experience servicing and maintaining a range of fire and security systems
• FIA qualifications (Advanced Maintainer, Installer, Commissioner) preferred
• Familiarity with key systems
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule
• Clear communicator – both with clients and colleagues
• A proactive problem‑solver with high standards and a positive attitude
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• ECS Card, IPAF and / or PASMA would be an advantage, but not essential

What you will get in return

• Competitive basic salary of £35k to £40k depending on experience
• Enhanced earnings with overtime, travel time and call‑out rota payments
• Staff Share Option Scheme and annual company share scheme
• Company van (business use), fuel card, tools, mobile and laptop
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service, plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression routes
• Supportive team culture where engineers are respected and listened to
• A varied, interesting workload with a growing company that's big enough to support your ambitions but small enough to care
• Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support

To apply for this Fire & Security Systems Engineer role, upload your CV today. We look forward to hearing from you!