Fire Engineer

TXM Recruit; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical company is looking for a Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer in the Slough/Windsor area. You'll be responsible for servicing and installing fire safety systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have fire alarm experience, a valid UK Driving License, and FIA training. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including overtime and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Overtime pay

Ongoing training and career development

22 days annual leave plus holidays

Qualifications

• A full UK Driving License is required.
• Previous experience with fire alarm systems is necessary.
• FIA training to BS5839-1 Fundamentals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems.
• Complete engineer service reports accurately.
• Identify and report system deficiencies.
• Maintain and report on emergency lighting systems.

Skills

Fire Alarm Experience

Knowledge of analogue addressable systems

Understanding of BS5839

Driving License

Education

FIA training (or equivalent) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals

Job description

Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

TXM Recruit are proud to be working with a rapidly growing electrical business who currently have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer to join their team across the Slough / Windsor area.

In this role, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) servicing, repairs, and installations on a range of life safety systems, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements.

Location: Slough / Windsor
Salary: £31,855 - £40,630 + OTE
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate | Opportunities for weekend work and participation in an out-of-hours call‑out rota

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1), emergency lighting, Nurse Call, and Access Control systems
• Accurately complete engineer service reports and document findings
• Identify and report system deficiencies or deviations
• Maintain and report on emergency lighting systems and associated equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, AOVs)
• Conduct regular van stock checks, liaising with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement team to ensure adequate stock levels

Benefits

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Overtime, travel time, and out-of-hours retainers (Fire Engineers typically earn significantly more working 45-50 hours per week)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company mobile phone and tablet
• Full set of test equipment and power tools provided
• 22 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays (30 days total)

Requirements

• A full UK Driving License
• Previous Fire Alarm Experience and knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• FIA training (or equivalent required) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals.
• Understanding of BS5839 in particular part one and part 6

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection or application process due to disability or a long‑term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.