Trainee Compliance Tester

Mission 4 Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading life safety and security specialist for a Trainee Compliance Tester based in St Albans. Travelling across London and the Home Counties, you will perform routine checks and compliance testing on client fire safety systems, with full training provided.

No prior experience is required; this entry-level role offers structured training, a 9-day fortnight, and generous holidays plus pension and health benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; full training will be provided.
• The successful candidate will be travelling across London and the Home Counties.
• A practical, organised and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly testing on fire alarms and emergency call points.
• Perform monthly checks on emergency lighting systems.
• Provide professional and polite communication to on-site contacts and clients.
• Log job details accurately using a handheld digital device (PDA).
• Maintain equipment, tools, and company stock in an organised manner.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations to ensure safe working practices on all sites.

Skills

Full UK Driving licence

Organised & reliable

Good communication

Punctual & presentable

Willingness to learn

Tools

PDA

Job description

Location: St. Albans, AL1

Patch: Field Based (London & Home Counties)

Salary: £22,000 - £27,000

Working Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Code: MJ2340

Trainee Compliance Tester

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading life safety and security specialists. With over 25 years in the industry, our client designs, installs, maintains, and monitors essential fire and security systems across the country.

This is an entry-level position joining an established field operations team. Travelling across London and the Home Counties, you will carry out essential routine checks and compliance testing on client fire safety systems.

No prior experience is necessary — full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out weekly testing on fire alarms and emergency call points.
• Perform monthly checks on emergency lighting systems.
• Provide professional and polite communication to on-site contacts and clients.
• Log job details accurately using a handheld digital device (PDA).
• Maintain equipment, tools, and company stock in an organised manner.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations to ensure safe working practices on all sites.

The successful candidate will have:

• Full UK Driving licence
• A practical, organised, and reliable approach to work.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude toward customer service.
• Strong timekeeping skills and high standards of personal presentation.
• A good general understanding of postcodes across London and the Home Counties.
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn new technical skills.

Benefits:

• 9 Day working fortnight
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension scheme, life assurance scheme, and regular employee recognition schemes.
• Access to structured internal training academies and career development programmes.