Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based

UBT; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fire safety company seeks a Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer for field-based roles across Scotland. The position offers a salary range of £32,000 - £35,000 plus bonuses and overtime, along with full training and support for career development. Ideal candidates will have a BAFE certification and a full UK driving licence. This role includes servicing and installing fire safety equipment on-site, with door-to-door travel paid.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Pension

Company van and fuel card

Development courses

Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
• Basic electrical skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot fire extinguishers on sites.
• Learn to handle SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and fault-finding.

Skills

Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or transferable background

Good communication

Time management

Customer-first approach

Technical aptitude

Education

BAFE certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | Full Scotland coverage.

£32,000 - £35,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided

Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path

What You'll Do

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems – starting with SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
• Travel from site to site – door-to-door travel paid.
• Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
• Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
• Once trained, join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).

Requirements

• Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or a transferable background (CCTV, white goods, audio/visual, lighting, etc.).
• A full UK driving licence.
• BAFE certification (required).
• Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.
• Technical aptitude – switched on and eager to learn.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
• Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS or basic electrical skills? Even better!

What You'll Get

• £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
• Pension + company events + development courses
• Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
• Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4-6 weeks
• 6-month probation with excellent support
• Paid monthly - first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period

Where You'll Be

Field-based across Scotland. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.

If you're technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.

Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.