Fire Alarm engineer in Chelmsford

Energy Jobline CVL; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime with weekends 1.5x

8:30am – 5:00pm

Travel time paid

Training and development

Job summary

4way Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for permanent work primarily across Essex with occasional travel into London. The role covers installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning, with no call-out requirement and a strong work-life balance.

You will work on Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC systems, with a KPI bonus and a company vehicle. Overtime is available and 8:30am–5:00pm hours apply.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
• FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
• Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
• Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
• Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
• Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
• Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Fire industry qualifications

Tools

Advanced

Kentec

C-TEC

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – Installation, Service & Commissioning | No Call out | £45k basic and KPI Bonus

Location of works: Chelmsford

Salary Bracket: £45,000 DOE and KPI Bonus

Industry: Fire & Life Safety

Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment Ltd - Specialists in finding the right talent across the full spectrum of Fire, Security, Mechanical & Electrical roles since 2015.

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly with an established and accredited fire protection provider to secure a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, all-round Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a varied role covering installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning.

The position is predominantly based across Essex, with occasional travel into London. There is no call-out requirement, making this a great opportunity for an engineer looking for a strong work-life balance alongside good earning potential.

Salary and Benefits – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Salary up to £45,000
• KPI bonus scheme
• No call-out
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime available with weekends paid at 1.5x
• 8:30am – 5:00pm working hours
• Travel time paid, minus 30 mins
• Ongoing training and development
• Predominantly Essex-based work with limited London travel

Key Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
• Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
• Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
• Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
• Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills and Experience – Fire Alarm Engineer

• Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
• FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
• Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: An established and growing business operating within the fire and life-safety sector, supporting a varied commercial customer base across Essex and the surrounding areas.

Work Culture: A professional and supportive environment focused on quality engineering and customer service. With no call-out requirement and predominantly local work, the role offers a strong work-life balance while still providing opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and the KPI bonus scheme.