Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based

Universal Business Team; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection business is looking for a Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer to support their expanding team in North London and Middlesex. This position offers an excellent entry point into the fire safety industry with full training provided, door-to-door travel pay, and a supportive work environment. The company encourages candidates with a technical background and a desire to develop their career.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Quarterly bonus scheme

Overtime at enhanced rates

Full week induction with covered travel

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or related technical trades.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the fire safety sector.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems and troubleshooting.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and complete paperwork digitally.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication

Time management

Education

BAFE certification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Job description

Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer Field-Based North London / Middlesex / Home Counties
GBP32,000 - GBP35,000 + 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).

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:

• GBP32,000 - GBP35,000 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 North London, Middlesex, South-West London, Reading, and Brackley. 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.

Start Date: June 2025
Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.