Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer

Major Recruitment Norwich; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection service provider is looking for a Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer to install and maintain fire suppression systems in the Birmingham area. The role involves hands-on experience with water pipes and pumps, maintaining equipment, and conducting maintenance tasks. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a clean background record, and a full UK driving license. The position offers a salary of £38,000 – £45,000, with additional benefits and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Annual profit share

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

All-expense paid company events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a commercial setting.
• Experience with large water pumps and fire suppression systems.
• Ability to pass enhanced Level 1 background check.

Responsibilities

• Install and service water mist solutions for fire suppression.
• Maintain water pipes, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Aide in reactive and planned maintenance tasks.

Skills

Experience with water pipes and pumps

Knowledge of fire suppression systems

Electrical M&E experience

Tools

Specialist tools

Van provided

Job description

Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham Area – Field Based.
Salary: Circa £45,000 (depending on experience).
Benefits: 24 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Annual Profit Share + Overtime.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent (PAYE).

About the Company

Our client is an award‑winning leader in fire protection, specialising in cutting‑edge fire safety solutions with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. From consultation and design to installation and ongoing maintenance, they offer a complete service that keeps businesses safe, secure, and compliant. Their expertise spans across various systems, including innovative wall mist technology, while delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, maintaining, and servicing water mist solutions used in fire suppression systems.
• Applying knowledge of fire prevention systems to ensure everything runs at peak performance.
• Working across commercial sites, maintaining water pipes, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Aiding with both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Experience: At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with water pipes, pumps, or fire suppression systems in a commercial setting.
• Skills: Proven work with large water pumps and fire suppression systems; experience with sprinklers is a plus.
• Background: Ideally from a commercial mechanical background (installation and fixing of water pipes/pumps); electrical M&E experience is a bonus.
• Location: Based within the Birmingham area.
• Clearance: Must pass an enhanced Level 1 background check – a clean record is essential.
• Driving: Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

What’s In It For You

• Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 based on experience plus a profit share.
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half, subject to management approval.
• Holiday: 24 days a year + bank holidays; plus an extra day for every 5 years of service and another at 10 years.
• Benefits: Life insurance (x3 salary post‑probation), pension, salary sacrifice, and a range of employee wellbeing perks including free counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work‑Life Balance: 45‑hour week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. After six months you’ll join the on‑call rota (one week at a time) rotating around a team of 10 engineers.
• Company Perks: Two all‑expenses‑paid company events each year – one in the summer, one in the winter.
• Tools: Van, uniform, and specialist tools provided; for regular work bring your own, but key equipment is supplied.

If you’re ready to join a team passionate about fire safety, apply now! Please contact our office on (phone number removed) or email Louisa Coggs at (url removed).

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