Drax 360
Mobile Site Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Didcot, Egham, West London, Berkshire
Package: Up to £40000, plus travel time and company benefits
About Drax360
Founded in 1997 by a group of experienced fire alarm specialists, Drax 360 has since grown to become a leading supplier of alarm management systems across the UK. Our mission is to provide fully accredited fire detection products and services to multi-site organisations across healthcare, education and manufacturing sectors.
We use only the highest quality of fire prevention and protection products; Our innovative, tech-driven solutions provide multi-site organisations with the fire alarm systems they need to stay safe and compliant.
Drax360 is proudly part of The Obsequio Group; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management.
About the Role
We are seeking a Mobile Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team for Rutherford Labs Didcot, Royal Holloway University Egham, Brunel University, Royal Berkshire Hospital sites. This is a permanent, multi-site position where you will work closely with the site-based engineers to assist with day-to-day maintenance, testing, fault-finding, and repair of the sites fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations including BS5839 and HTM 05-03.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm systems and associated equipment across the estates.
- Assist with the weekly testing of the fire alarm systems on the Rutherford and Royal Berkshire sites
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, investigating and resolving system faults efficiently to minimise downtime and disruption.
- Conduct routine testing, inspections, and system checks in line with statutory requirements and hospital safety protocols.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of all maintenance activities, including compliance documentation.
- Work closely with the customers team to coordinate works in a live healthcare environment, always prioritising patient care and safety.
- Support upgrade projects, system modifications, and small works when required.
- Adhere to all relevant health & safety legislation, hospital policies, and industry best practices.
- Participate in out of hours call out rota.
Essential Requirements
- Experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer, ideally within large sites such as hospitals, universities, or commercial estates.
- Experience with working on a wide range of fire alarm systems including Advanced Electronics and Kentec and Gent an advantage but full training will be provided.
- Preferred qualification such as FIA Level 3 Certificates or equivalent in Fire detection and alarm systems and advantage but training will be provided
- Valid Driving License
- Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- Good knowledge of current BS5839 standards and other relevant fire safety regulations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
What We Offer
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- AVIVA pension scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Opportunities for further training, professional development, and career progression within Drax 360.
- Career progression within Drax 360 and within Obsequio Group.
- Opportunity to earn overtime on the sites and other Drax 360 contracts.
Drax360 is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business requirements.
