Lead Fire Alarm Engineer – Hands-On Team Leader

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Travel time paid

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training

On-call rota with additional earnings

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Team Leader to join a well-established fire and life safety company covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. You will lead by example, support engineers and ensure high standards across commercial sites.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with team coordination, on-call duties, and compliance with BS 5839. A full UK driving licence and relevant experience are essential, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as Fire Alarm Engineer or Senior Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Proven team leadership within the fire alarm industry.
• Strong fault-finding, servicing and diagnostic knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Experience with multiple manufacturers' systems.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on fire alarm systems.
• Leading and supporting a team of engineers across commercial sites.
• Coordinating workloads and ensuring efficient job completion.
• Diagnosing complex faults and providing effective remedial solutions.
• Ensuring works comply with BS 5839 and current regulations.
• Completing service reports and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting their technical development.
• Maintaining health and safety standards on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

IPAF

CSCS/ECS

FIA

City & Guilds

Tools

GENT Fire Alarm Systems

Addressable Fire Alarms

Conventional Fire Alarms

Job description

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Team Leader to join a well-established fire and life safety company covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. You will lead by example, support engineers and ensure high standards across commercial sites.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with team coordination, on-call duties, and compliance with BS 5839. A full UK driving licence and relevant experience are essential, with training provided.