Fire Alarm EngineerAbout the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Alarm Engineer to join our growing team. This is a varied role involving the servicing, maintenance, commissioning, and installation of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across a diverse customer base.
The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. While this is currently a national role requiring occasional travel throughout the UK, our longer-term goal is to regionalise coverage where possible.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
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Service, maintain, commission, and repair fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across multiple customer sites.
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Carry out fire alarm installations to a high professional standard.
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Commission fire alarm systems, primarily open protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec, and C-TEC.
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Plan and undertake both scheduled maintenance visits and reactive call-outs within your designated area.
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Interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and system documentation.
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Diagnose and resolve system faults efficiently and effectively.
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Lead and deliver small to medium-sized installation projects, providing technical guidance and support to installation teams where required.
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Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
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Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, including:
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BS 7671:2018
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BS 5839-1
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BS 5839-6
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Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients.
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Support colleagues with technical expertise and contribute to the ongoing training and development of the wider engineering team.
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Work safely and effectively in a role that may involve physical demands.
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Travel throughout the UK when required to support customer and business needs.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
Essential Requirements
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Proven experience servicing, maintaining, commissioning, and installing fire alarm systems.
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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Good understanding of electrical principles and wiring systems.
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and system documentation.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Full, clean UK driving licence.
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Relevant certificates of competency.
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Willingness to travel and occasionally work away from home when required.
Desirable Qualifications
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FIA Units 1-5 or equivalent industry-recognised qualifications.
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
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Previous electrical experience or qualifications.
