Service Engineer - Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting

Manpower Group (UK); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer to cover York and surrounding areas. This permanent, full-time field-based role offers £35,000–£40,000 and a supportive team environment.

You will service and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, handling preventative maintenance, fault finding, and reactive call-outs. The role emphasizes compliance with safety standards, documentation, and delivering excellent customer service, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer.
• Able to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and servicing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently and effectively.
• Complete repairs, upgrades and remedial works as required.
• Complete service documentation, risk assessments and reports accurately.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems

Emergency Lighting

Fault Finding

Maintenance

Reading Schematics

Customer Service

Driving Licence

Job description

Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer

York & Surrounding Areas

Field-Based Role

Permanent | Full-Time

£35,000 - £40,000

We are working with our prestigious national client who are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer to join their growing team covering the York area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems who is looking to join a well-established company that genuinely values its people. You'll become part of a supportive and professional team, with access to ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a positive working environment.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs, remedial works, and reactive call-outs across a range of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.

Working as part of the dedicated service team, you will play a vital role in ensuring customers life safety systems remain fully operational, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently and effectively.
• Complete repairs, upgrades, and remedial works where required.
• Assess system performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Complete all service documentation, job sheets, risk assessments, and reports accurately.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Manage company tools, equipment, and materials responsibly.
• Support colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance requirements when required.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Experience with Installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Essential Knowledge

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Emergency Lighting Systems
• Service, Maintenance and Fault Finding

Desirable Skills

• Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:
• CCTV Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Intruder Alarm Systems
• Security System Installation, Service and Maintenance
• Security System Commissioning