Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer – £32,000–£37,000 | Full-Time | Field-Based | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00
Recruiting on behalf of our client – an industry leader in fire safety systems

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer ready for your next challenge?
We're working with a highly reputable client in the fire and security sector who is looking to expand their field team. This is a fantastic permanent, full-time opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a growing business and work across a regional patch.

 
The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire safety systems in line with BS5839
• Attending emergency call-outs, performing fault-finding, and modifying existing systems
• Providing outstanding customer service on-site and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Completing service reports and company documents in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicating on-site issues and additional work requirements to the Field Services Manager
• Supporting installation teams on occasion
• Following strict health & safety procedures and always wearing appropriate PPE

What You’ll Need


Essential:

• Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or similar field-based role
• Strong fault-finding and system modification experience
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• IT proficiency (for service reports, scheduling, etc.)
• FIA Foundation Certification and sound knowledge of BS5839

 
Desirable

• Additional FIA training or specialist courses
• Experience working in customer-facing field roles
• Familiarity with quality audits and compliance procedures

 
What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £32,000–£37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
  • Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
  • Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours
  • Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)
  • Mobile phone & IT equipment
  • Tools & full PPE provided
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Work with a supportive, values-driven team

 
Additional Package Benefits:

• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
• Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours
• Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)
• Mobile phone & IT equipment
• Tools & full PPE provided
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Work with a supportive, values-driven team

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate regularly with:

• Field Services Manager & Senior Engineers
• Service Administrators
• Project Managers
• QHSE & HR Teams
• Customers across various sectors

Company Values

Our client is part of the DEF Network and prides itself on:
Respect & Diversity | Professionalism | Customer Focus | Innovation | Simplicity


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Please note: This is a field-based role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full, clean driving licence.