Salary: From £38,000+ depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (30-minute unpaid lunch)
An established and growing fire and security specialist is seeking an experienced
Fire Minor Works & Servicing Engineer to join their technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to progress their career within a reputable business operating across multiple counties.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in fire alarm servicing, fault finding, and minor works installations, with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience. Fire alarm systems are the core focus of the business, so previous hands-on knowledge in this area is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain and repair fire alarm systems at customer sites
- Carry out fault finding and corrective maintenance works
- Complete minor installation projects and upgrades
- Work on associated systems including:
- Emergency lighting
- Voice alarm / PA systems
- Nurse call / warden call systems
- Fire extinguishers
- Induction loops
- Smoke detection systems
- Ensure all documentation is completed accurately in line with British Standards and compliance requirements
- Deliver a high level of customer service whilst on site
Systems Experience Preferred Candidates should have experience or familiarity with some of the following manufacturers:
- Morley
- C-Tec
- Advanced
- Kidde
- Vesda
Areas Covered The business works across:
Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Suffolk.
Preferred candidate locations include:
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and North London.
Overtime & Call Out Additional earnings available through overtime and standby rota.
- Monday to Friday overtime paid at enhanced rates
- Weekend and Sunday overtime available
- Paid travel time outside standard working hours
- On-call rota currently 1 week in 6
- £150 standby payment per week plus premium call out rates
- Average of four out-of-hours call outs per week
Benefits
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Company vehicle
- PPE and branded uniform provided
- Mobile phone
- Laptop (where required)
- Air-conditioned vehicles where practical
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities
Compliance All offers are subject to successful security screening in line with BS7858, including employment history checks, DBS screening, police checks, and credit referencing.
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 5 years’ fire alarm engineering experience
- Strong servicing and fault-finding ability
- Full UK driving licence
- Professional and customer-focused approach
- Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Happy to participate in standby rota
To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch today.