Fire Systems Technician

jci; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary.

Door-to-door travel, overtime and call

Company vehicle, fuel card and PPE.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, to

7% matched pension, life assurance,...

Ongoing manufacturer and industry培训

Clear progression and long-term career

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Systems Technician to join our fire protection team. You will install, commission, service and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems across commercial, industrial and residential sites, ensuring compliance with BS 5839 and quality standards.

You will work with Gent, Advanced, Kentec and other leading manufacturers, handle planned maintenance and reactive callouts, and contribute to safe, reliable life-safety systems while delivering excellent customer

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the fire protection industry.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, servicing and fault finding.
• Good understanding of BS 5839 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS 5839.
• 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.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

BS 5839 understanding

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Driving licence (UK)

Customer service

Education

FIA/BAFE/ECS or manufacturer certifications

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 datacenters, 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.

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.
• 7% matched pension, life assurance, paid sick leave and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training.
• Clear progression and long-term career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS 5839.
• 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 BS 5839 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, Novec 1230, Inergen, CO₂), water mist systems, aspirating detection and cause & effect programming.
• Experience with emergency lighting systems.
• FIA, BAFE, ECS or manufacturer certifications.
• Commissioning experience.