Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading fire and life safety company in Nottingham seeks a Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer to manage the servicing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in the industry and hold relevant certifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £42,000–£44,000, overtime, a company vehicle, and ongoing training. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Travel time paid

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and manufacturer system training

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• 3+ years' experience in the fire alarm industry is ideal.
• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Senior Fire Alarm Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair fire alarm systems.
• Work on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites.

Skills

Fault-finding

Servicing fire alarm systems

Diagnostic knowledge of fire alarm systems

Independent work

Professional attitude

Education

Relevant certifications (IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds)

Job description

Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer - Nottingham - £42,000-£44,000 + Overtime

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing fire and life safety company covering Nottingham. Due to continued expansion and increased customer demand, our client is looking to add a senior-level engineer to their permanent engineering team.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive basic salary, overtime, on-call earnings, a company vehicle, and ongoing training with recognised fire alarm systems. The role is ideal for an engineer who can take ownership of service works and support standards across sites.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £42,000 - £44,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• On-call rota with additional earnings
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Travel time paid
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and manufacturer system training
• Full-time, permanent position
• Field-based role covering Nottingham and surrounding areas

Role & Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of fire alarm systems
• Working on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems (full training provided, including GENT where required)
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
• Diagnosing complex faults and providing effective remedial solutions
• Working with a wide range of fire alarm manufacturers' systems
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with BS 5839 and current regulations
• Acting as a senior point of contact on site for customers and internal teams
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately and on time
• Supporting and mentoring other engineers when required
• Assisting with maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance

Skills & Experience Required

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Senior Fire Alarm Engineer
• Ideally 3+ years' experience within the fire alarm industry
• Strong fault-finding, servicing, and diagnostic knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Experience working with multiple manufacturers' systems
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs
• Willingness to undertake further training and development
• Relevant certifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation

Apply

If you are a Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a secure, long-term role with strong earning potential and progression opportunities in Nottingham, please submit your CV today to be considered.

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