Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based

UBT; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company is seeking a Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer. This field-based role offers full training in fire protection systems, a competitive salary, and opportunities for growth. The position involves servicing fire extinguishers and installing alarms across various locations in North London and Middlesex.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Quarterly bonus scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or related fields like CCTV or electrical installations.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.

Responsibilities

• Service and install portable fire extinguishers at sites.
• Learn to develop skills in fire alarm systems.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication

Time management

Education

BAFE certification

Job description

Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | North London / Middlesex / Home Counties

£35,000 - £39,000 + 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:

• £35,000 - £39,000 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.

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