Residential Sprinkler Service Engineer

Redmore Recruitment limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire protection services is seeking a Residential Sprinkler Service Engineer to join their team in South Wales. This role involves servicing and maintaining residential fire sprinkler systems according to relevant standards. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive team environment with career advancement opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Overtime rates of pay

Call out cover pay

Company van, tools, and uniform

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment with career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience with BS 9251-compliant fire sprinkler systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Relevant fire safety or sprinkler-related certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine service and maintenance of residential sprinkler systems.
• Perform fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Complete service reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Technical knowledge of fire safety systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering / Plumbing

Job description

Residential Sprinkler Service Engineer

Location: South Wales

Salary: 38k circa

Benefits:

• Overtime rates of pay

• Call out cover pay

• Company van, tools, and uniform

• Pension scheme

• Training and development opportunities

• Supportive team environment with career progression

Job Type: Full time

Working Hours: 37.5 per week

Weekend cover: One weekend per month

Start Date: Immediate

About Us

Our client is a trusted provider of fire protection services, specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of sprinkler systems across residential and commercial sectors. Their mission is to deliver reliable fire safety solutions that protect people and property.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a Residential Sprinkler Service Engineer to join a professional team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine service and maintenance of residential sprinkler systems.

• Perform fault diagnosis and repairs on existing systems.

• Complete service reports, maintenance documentation, and compliance paperwork.

• Liaise with clients and tenants in a professional and respectful manner.

• Ensure systems meet fire safety legislation and industry best practices.

• Participate in on-call rota as required.

Experience and skills

• Proven experience in servicing and maintaining fire sprinkler systems (BS 9251-compliant systems).

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Plumbing or related discipline.

• Good working knowledge of water supplies including pumps, control valves, and alarm interfaces.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided).

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Relevant fire safety or sprinkler-related certifications (desirable).