Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Recruitment Brands; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Brands – Waitakere, North Island is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician for our Auckland client. The role focuses on minor works and servicing across fire alarm systems for commercial properties in the Auckland area, with a strong emphasis on client interaction and service quality.

You will perform minor works, service and programming across alarms, supervise junior staff, and engage with clients during site meetings, ensuring all work complies with safety and quality

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 4 (or equivalent) fire alarm qualification.
• 3+ years hands-on experience as Fire Alarm Technician.
• Experience with servicing, installations and programming of fire alarm systems.
• Strong customer service and report-writing skills; ability to explain technical info to non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor works as primary focus, plus servicing and programming across alarm systems.
• Oversee junior staff to ensure quality standards.
• Deal directly with clients during site meetings.
• Ensure work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Customer service

Report writing

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Education

Fire alarm qualification Level 4

Job description

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Recruitment Brands – Waitakere, North Island

Senior Fire Alarm Technician with strong service focus – Auckland location – excellent pay rate
We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to join our client’s Auckland office. In this full‑time senior technician role, you will focus primarily on minor works and servicing across fire alarm systems for a range of commercial properties in the Auckland area. The role suits someone with excellent service skills and the ability to deal directly with clients and other related parties.

What you will be doing

• Carry out minor works as the primary focus, while also completing servicing and programming of alarm systems across a variety of industrial locations.
• Oversee junior staff to ensure quality standards are met.
• Deal directly with clients and other related parties during site meetings.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant technical qualification in fire alarm systems, such as Level 4 or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ hands‑on experience as a Fire Alarm Technician, ideally in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Thorough understanding of fire alarm system servicing, installations, and programming.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Strong customer service and report‑writing skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to a non‑technical audience.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Please note: only candidates already residing in New Zealand with appropriate work rights are invited to apply.

On offer

Our client is made up of experienced fire protection specialists who are looking to lead the market and set new standards of workmanship and quality. Join a team of like‑minded professionals and be paid what you are worth.