Fire & Security Service Engineer

ABCA SYSTEMS LIMITED; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Provided

Job summary

ABCA SYSTEMS LIMITED in Lincoln, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer to install, service and commission fire alarm systems across commercial and industrial sites.

You will work with addressable systems, VESDA and other manufacturers, deliver high-quality customer service on-site, and participate in out-of-hours callouts while maintaining safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning of fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of VESDA systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, fault-find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work on advanced, addressable systems from multiple manufacturers.
• Service and maintain VESDA systems.
• Perform on-site inspections and remedial works to standards.
• Provide professional customer-focused service on-site.
• Complete job reports using digital reporting systems.
• Join out-of-hours callout rota when required.
• Support colleagues and foster a positive team environment.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and safety.
• Excellent IT skills for reporting on tablets/mobile devices.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

VESDA systems

Commissioning

Customer service

Driving licence

Tools

Tablet reporting

IT literacy

Job description

Up to £42k | Company Vehicle Provided | Permanent Position | Company Benefits & Holidays | Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and outstanding customer service across a variety of commercial and industrial sites.

Youll be working with a wide range of fire and life safety systems, including advanced fire alarms, detection systems, extinguishers, and specialist suppression systems. We are looking for someone who is technically strong, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and commissioning of fire alarm systems
• Working on advanced and addressable fire systems across multiple manufacturers
• Servicing and maintaining VESDA systems
• Carrying out inspections and remedial works in line with industry standards
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service on-site
• Completing job reports and documentation accurately using digital systems
• Participating in an out-of-hours callout rota when required
• Supporting other engineers and contributing to a positive team environment
• Proven experience commissioning advanced fire alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of VESDA systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills and confidence using tablets/mobile devices for reporting

The following are advantageous but not essential, as further training may be provided:

• Experience with kitchen suppression systems (Ansul preferred)
• Knowledge of PAVA systems
• Experience with access control and door entry systems
• Gent or Protec system training/certification

What Were Looking For

• Professional and confident when dealing with clients and the public
• Reliable, punctual, and well organised
• Willing to travel as part of the role
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• A strong team player with a positive attitude, and willing to work as part of the team on the call-out rota.
• Committed to high standards of workmanship and safety