Fire Systems Engineer

Get Staff; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates

Paid on-call rota

Travel time paid after the first 30 or

Company vehicle and fuel card provided

NEST Pension Scheme

2x Annual Salary Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Back Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail Discount Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Get Staff is recruiting a Fire Systems Engineer to service and maintain fire alarm systems across North Bristol, Gloucestershire, Swindon and South Wales. You will perform fault finding, commissioning and small works, ensuring all tasks meet current British Standards and safety practices.

The role is field-based, offering a competitive salary (£35,000 - £42,000), on-call duties and overtime, plus a company vehicle and pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on fire alarm systems.
• Experience maintaining, fault-finding, commissioning and small works on fire alarm systems.
• Good understanding of current British Standards relating to fire alarm systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find fire alarm systems.
• Carry out commissioning and small works on fire alarm installations.
• Ensure all work complies with current British Standards.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Provide a professional service to customers across commercial sites.
• Participate in a paid on-call rota (approx. 1 in 4–5 weeks).
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Maintenance

Fault finding

Commissioning

Small works

British Standards knowledge

Driving licence

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Travel willingness

Job description

Fire Systems Engineer

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Location: North Bristol, Gloucestershire, Swindon & South Wales

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates
• Paid on-call rota (approximately 1 in every 4-5 weeks)
• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes each way
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided
• NEST Pension Scheme
• 2x Annual Salary Group Life Assurance
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Systems Engineer to join a well-established fire and security company with multiple offices across the UK. This is a field-based role covering North Bristol, Gloucestershire, Swindon and South Wales, carrying out maintenance, fault finding, commissioning and small works on a range of fire alarm systems. You will join a professional and supportive team with excellent earning potential through overtime and on-call payments.

Role & Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find fire alarm systems.
• Carry out commissioning and small works on fire alarm installations.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current British Standards.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Provide a professional service to customers across a variety of commercial sites.
• Participate in a paid on-call rota (approximately 1 in every 4-5 weeks).
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working on fire alarm systems.
• Experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding, commissioning and small works.
• Good understanding of current British Standards relating to fire alarm systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Willingness to travel throughout the covered areas.