Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a growing fire and life safety company based in Birmingham. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £42,000 to £44,000, plus overtime, a company vehicle, and ongoing training. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the fire alarm industry, strong fault-finding skills, and a full UK driving license. This is an opportunity for long-term job security and career progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Overtime available

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• 3+ years of experience in the fire alarm industry preferred.
• Experience with multiple fire alarm manufacturers' systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839 standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Servicing knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Independent work

Strong work ethic

Education

IPAF certification

CSCS/ECS certification

FIA qualification

City & Guilds certification

Job description

Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Birmingham – £42,000‑£44,000 + Overtime. We are recruiting an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well‑established and growing fire and life safety company covering Birmingham. 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 Birmingham 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

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

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