Fire Extinguisher and Alarm Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company is seeking an experienced Fire Extinguisher and Alarm Engineer for field service work in South London. This role offers training on fire alarm systems, a supportive environment, and excellent career progression. Candidates must be BAFE certified and have a valid UK Driving Licence. The package includes competitive salary, annual leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company van for personal use

Fuel card

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• BAFE Certified Fire Extinguisher Engineer with experience.
• At least three years of experience in the field.
• UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance and inspections.
• Repair and fault-find fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Replace faulty devices and extinguishers.

Skills

Fire Alarm systems

Fire detection

Fault finding

Repairing systems

Upselling

Cross-selling

Education

BAFE certification

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leading fire protection company providing fire detection and suppression equipment. Due to their continued expansion, Staffbase has been appointed to recruit for the position of Fire Extinguisher and Alarm Engineer.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineer (BAFE Certified), ideally with Fire Alarm experience; however, full training will be provided on Fire Alarm systems.

The Role:

You will operate as a field service engineer responsible for planned and reactive maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishers and alarm systems in the South London area.

• Repair and fault find fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Replace failed and faulty devices.
• Replace extinguishers and Fire Safety Ancillary products, emergency signage, etc.
• Upselling and cross-selling of Fire Safety Ancillary Products.
• Schedule your own works daily/weekly.

Candidate:

You will be an experienced Fire Extinguisher or Alarm engineer with at least three years of experience.

This is a superb opportunity for a fire extinguisher engineer to train and upskill to become a fire alarm and emergency lighting engineer, as our client will provide full training.

Must have BAFE certification for work on fire extinguishers.

Must hold a UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 38.5 hours

Benefits:

• Excellent basic salary + Bonus + Commission OTE £42K+
• 33 days annual leave
• Company van & personal use
• Fuel card & parking apps
• Pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities