Fire System Service Technician

Manchester Arndale; Tadley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their team. You will service, maintain, and fault-find on addressable and non-addressable fire detection and alarm systems across a static campus spanning three sites, ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with standards.

You will communicate with clients and administration, support junior engineers, and drive adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines while delivering Planned Preventive Maintenance and

Qualifications

• Educated to City & Guilds or equivalent for maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.
• FIA Module Unit 1 (FD&A system Basic Design) or equivalent
• FIA Module Unit 5 (FD&A Maintenance) or equivalent
• Proven ability to service and repair Fire Detection and Gas Extinguishing systems.
• Proven experience of working within a similar role or environment
• Knowledge of BS5839 2025 Fire detection and alarm BS6266 Fire protection for electronic equipment installations
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to resolve by elimination and/or technical recommendations
• Health & Safety Trained

Responsibilities

• Deliver servicing, maintenance, reactive breakdowns and close support works on addressable and non-addressable automatic fire detection & alarm systems and associated equipment to a varied customer base on a static campus across three sites.
• Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered on-site.
• Carry out effective communications with the client and administration team.
• Help ensure the company meets its obligations and adheres to guidelines and regulations laid down by the professional bodies they subscribe to.
• Work closely with other engineers and provide support and training to more junior members of the team.
• Advise or recommend improvement for additions or reductions in the scope of works.
• Professionally carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance and Reactive Activities in conjunction with site/client’s database requirements.
• To ensure all reactive works are carried out in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
• Any other duties as requested by other staff, service desk personnel and Management.
• Comply with policies relating to Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Technical Compliance issues that affect the customer and employees.

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent (electrical/electronic systems maintenance)

FIA Module Unit 1 (FD&A system Basic Design)

FIA Module Unit 5 (FD&A Maintenance)

Fault finding on Fire Detection & Gas Extinguishing systems

Experience in similar role/environment

Knowledge of BS5839-2025 & BS6266 standards

Diagnostic & fault-finding skills

Health & Safety Trained

Job description

About The Role:

Person Specification

• Working within a team to deliver servicing, maintenance, reactive breakdowns and close support works on addressable and non-addressable automatic fire detection & alarm systems and associated equipment to a varied customer base on a static campus across three sites.
• Use existing knowledge and experience to fault find on small and large addressable and non-addressable automatic fire detection & alarm systems.
• Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered on-site.
• Carry out effective communications with the client and administration team.
• Help ensure the company meets its obligations and adheres to guidelines and regulations laid down by the professional bodies they subscribe to.
• Work closely with other engineers and provide support and training to more junior members of the team.
• Advise or recommend improvement for additions or reductions in the scope of works.
• Professionally carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance and Reactive Activities in conjunction with site/client’s database requirements.
• To ensure all reactive works are carried out in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
• Any other duties as requested by other staff, service desk personnel and Management.
• Comply with policies relating to Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Technical Compliance issues that affect the customer and employees.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Company Safety Manual.

Person Specification

• Educated to City & Guilds or equivalent for the maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.
• FIA Module Unit 1 (FD&A system Basic Design) or equivalent
• FIA Module Unit 5 (FD&A Maintenance) or equivalent
• Proven ability to service and repair Fire Detection and Gas Extinguishing systems.
• Proven experience of working within a similar role or environment
• Knowledge of relevant standards (BS5839 2025 Fire detection and alarm BS6266 Fire protection for electronic equipment installations)
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to resolve by elimination and/or technical recommendations
• Health & Safety Trained

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnoverin excess of£2bn.We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.