Fire Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and security company is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Engineer in the Hampshire area. This field-based role involves servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding on fire safety systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with fire alarm systems and knowledge of industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary, paid travel, overtime, and various employee benefits including a health cashback plan and pension.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid travel after the first 30 minutes

Standby rate of £150 per week

Life assurance (2x salary)

NEST pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on fire detection systems.
• Attend reactive callouts and fault-finding tasks.
• Complete accurate service reports in line with BS5839 standards.

Skills

Servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems

Knowledge of BS5839 and relevant industry standards

Proactive communication skills

Education

FIA training or equivalent

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Southampton / Hampshire Area

£35,000 - £37,000 + Overtime + Standby + Excellent Benefits

Covering Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth & surrounding areas

Are you a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer looking to join a company that truly values its people, invests in their development, and offers long-term career stability?

I'm working with a well‑established national fire and security company that is expanding its service team in the South West. They're looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out service, maintenance, fault‑finding and small remedial works on a range of fire safety systems across the Southampton, Portsmouth, and Bournemouth areas.

This is a field‑based role, ideal for engineers living around Southampton, Salisbury, Andover or Winchester, although candidates slightly further afield will also be considered if they're happy to cover the patch.

The Role

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on a range of fire detection and alarm systems
• Attend reactive callouts and fault‑finding tasks within agreed SLAs
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation in line with BS5839 standards
• Identify and report non‑compliances, remedial work, and upgrade opportunities
• Support occasional installation or modification work as needed
• Deliver excellent customer service and uphold high safety standards

What You'll Need

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional)
• Strong knowledge of BS5839 and relevant industry standards
• FIA training or equivalent (foundation as a minimum)
• Full UK driving licence
• A proactive, professional approach and great communication skills

What's in It for You

• £35,000 - £37,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Paid travel after the first 30 minutes each way
• Standby rate: £150 per week when on rota
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service (up to 25 days)
• Sick pay increasing with service
• NEST pension
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 GP access, mental health support, nutrition and fitness resources
• Health cashback plan, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, retail discounts, and more

If you're a Fire Alarm Engineer in the Hampshire area looking for a stable, rewarding role with genuine progression and support, I'd love to have a confidential chat.

Apply below or message me directly to discuss the details.