Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based

Universal Business Team; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist fire protection company in Scotland is seeking a Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer. This field-based role offers full training in fire alarm systems alongside a competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 plus bonuses. Responsibilities include servicing fire extinguishers and performing fire safety surveys. Ideal candidates should have a BAFE certification and a technical mindset. Join a supportive team dedicated to growth and innovation in fire safety.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company van

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or a related technical trade.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.

Skills

Hands-on engineer

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Customer-first approach

Education

BAFE certification

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

Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?

This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that’s growing across the UK – and actively expanding in North London and Middlesex. You’ll start in extinguishers and be fully trained into alarm system servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.

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 their bespoke 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, you’ll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).

• 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.