Fire Systems Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Paid sick leave

Training & progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Fire Systems Technician to install, commission, service and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems across commercial, industrial and residential sites. You will configure control panels, perform diagnostics, and ensure compliance with BS5839 and safety standards.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Essential: proven experience in fire protection industry.
• Essential: strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, servicing and fault finding.
• Essential: good understanding of BS5839 and relevant industry standards.
• Essential: ability to read technical drawings and system documentation.
• Essential: excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Essential: full UK driving licence and strong communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS5839.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
• Programme and configure fire alarm control panels and networked systems.
• Complete upgrades, modifications and remedial works.
• Service, maintain and test gaseous and water mist fire suppression systems.
• Attend reactive call-outs and support commissioning/decommissioning activities.
• Conduct site surveys, technical assessments and provide customer support.
• Ensure all work complies with quality, health & safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Fire protection systems knowledge

Fault finding

Reading technical drawings

Diagnostics and problem solving

UK driving licence

Customer service

Job description

Fire Systems Technician

About Us: Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Fire Systems Technician to join our fire protection team, responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of fire alarm and suppression systems across commercial, industrial and residential sites. You’ll work with a range of fire alarm systems, including Gent, Advanced, Kentec and other leading manufacturers, ensuring systems remain compliant, operational and fit for purpose while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS5839.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding and repairs.
• Programme and configure fire alarm control panels and networked systems.
• Complete upgrades, modifications and remedial works.
• Service, maintain and test gaseous and water mist fire suppression systems.
• Attend reactive call‑outs and support commissioning/decommissioning activities.
• Conduct site surveys, technical assessments and provide customer support.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with quality, health & safety and environmental standards.

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience within the fire protection industry.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, servicing and fault finding.
• Good understanding of BS5839 and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to read technical drawings and system documentation.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Gent, Advanced, Kentec, Morley, Notifier, Ziton, C‑Tec, EMS and wireless fire systems.
• Knowledge of gas suppression systems (FM‑200, Novec1230, Inergen, CO₂), water mist systems, aspirating detection and cause & effect programming.
• Experience with emergency lighting systems.
• FIA, BAFE, ECS or manufacturer certifications.
• Commissioning experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Door‑to‑door travel, overtime and call‑out payments.
• Company vehicle, fuel card and PPE.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more.
• Pension, life assurance, paid sick leave and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training.
• Clear progression and long‑term career development opportunities.

#LI-HN1 #LI-Hybrid #RMDFL Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.