Lead Fire Alarm Engineer

Secure and Recruit Ltd; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer in Tamworth, UK. This role focuses on advancing engineering standards and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong fire alarm experience and enjoy mentoring others. Responsibilities include auditing work quality, delivering training, and driving continuous improvement. Offering competitive salary, flexible office attendance, and supportive development environment. Perfect for those ready to take a leadership role in fire and security engineering.

Benefits

BUPA Mental Health Support

Training and ongoing development

Monthly commission

Qualifications

• Experience in fire alarm engineering.
• Strong knowledge of fire systems and best practices.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and support.

Responsibilities

• Audit engineering work for quality assurance.
• Deliver training and coaching to the engineering team.
• Support engineers with complex technical queries.

Skills

Fire alarm engineering

Technical leadership

Training and coaching

Job description

Package Details

• Salary £37,000-£40,000 (potentially up to £42,000 for the right person)
• No call-out requirement
• Travel paid minus the first 30 minutes
• 23 days holiday, rising to 25 days
• Van or van-derived car with private use
• BUPA Mental Health Support
• Monthly commission £200-£600
• Training, qualifications, and ongoing development
• 40 hours per week, 8am-5pm
• Office attendance required only a few times per month

Company Overview
Our client is a well-established fire and security company with over 30 years in operation. Accredited to BAFE and NSI Gold standards and trusted as a Gent integrator, they have built a strong reputation for quality engineering and long-term reliability. Their client base spans commercial, public sector, and retail environments, where they deliver complex fire system solutions with high levels of technical expertise. The business is known for supporting its engineers, investing in development, and maintaining a culture where people stay for the long term.

Role Overview

This Senior Fire Alarm Engineer position is designed for someone ready to move beyond day-to-day engineering and step into a more influential, technical, and developmental role. While you will remain hands‑on when needed, the focus shifts towards raising performance, improving standards, and providing guidance across the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Auditing engineering work and ensuring high-quality standards
• Delivering training, coaching, and hands‑on development to engineers
• Supporting with technical queries, complex faults, and some commissioning
• Advising on best practice and helping shape engineering processes
• Meeting clients and attending sites for technical support and reviews
• Driving continuous improvement across the engineering function

This role suits an engineer with strong fire alarm experience who enjoys helping others progress and is ready to step into a technical leadership pathway. Experience with Gent systems is preferred but not essential.

At Secure & Recruit, we pride ourselves on offering a trustworthy and personalised recruitment experience. As experts in the Fire & Security sector, we partner with the industry's leading employers to bring you roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Your preferences will be fully discussed to ensure the best fit possible.

Keywords

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