Sprinkler Maintenance Engineer

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Sittingbourne; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fire protection company as a Sprinkler Maintenance Engineer, where your expertise will ensure the safety and compliance of fire sprinkler systems across diverse properties. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive team environment, tackling exciting challenges while contributing to the safety of clients nationwide. With opportunities for training and development, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of fire protection services. If you are a skilled professional looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company van & credit card

20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas Period

Training & development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire protection servicing across sprinklers, risers, and hydrants.
• Familiarity with relevant standards including BS9990 and BS9251 / BS12845.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Service, test, and inspect dry risers and fire hydrants to current regulations.

Skills

Fire Protection Servicing

Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems

Compliance with BS9251 / BS12845

Fault-Finding

Client Communication

Education

LPCB/FIA/FHC Qualifications

Job description

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Our client, a leading fire protection company, is seeking a skilled Sprinkler Maintenance Engineer to join their team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the company’s mission of providing top-quality fire protection services to commercial, residential, and industrial clients nationwide.

As a Sprinkler Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning and compliance of fire sprinkler systems, dry and wet risers, and other fire protection systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining the safety and security of our client’s diverse range of properties, safeguarding lives and assets.

Responsibilities

1. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of sprinkler systems (BS9251 / BS12845)
2. Service, test, and inspect dry risers, wet risers, and fire hydrants to current regulations
3. Perform minor repairs and fault-finding across all fire suppression systems
4. Complete service reports and compliance documentation accurately and efficiently
5. Communicate clearly with clients and site personnel to ensure safety and satisfaction

Requirements

• Proven experience in fire protection servicing, ideally across sprinklers, risers, and hydrants
• Familiarity with relevant standards including BS9990 and BS9251 / BS12845
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional, reliable, and self-motivated approach to work
• LPCB/FIA/FHC qualifications are desirable but not essential – training can be provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime
• Company van & credit card
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas Period
• Training & development opportunities
• Supportive and knowledgeable team environment
• Pension Scheme

Based out of Sittingbourne, this is a remote role covering clients predominantly in the South East, but some national clients as well.

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