Life Safety Systems Engineer - Fire Alarms

Life Safety Systems Engineer (Yorkshire & North East)

Location: Home-based with primary coverage across Yorkshire & the North East.*

Salary: Circa £35,000 (Negotiable DOE) + Van, tools, etc

OTE: £40,000+ per annum with regular overtime, weekend work, and performance-related bonus scheme.

*Occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays may be required (with all expenses covered)

About the Role

Leader Systems is seeking a dedicated Life Safety Systems Engineer with a stable employment history and solid hands-on experience in the servicing, repair, and modification of life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, refuge systems, and disabled call systems.

Youll begin with a 12-week paid probation period, receiving structured hands-on training alongside experienced lead engineers and field managers. Once assessed, youll progress to independent work with increased earning potential and eligibility for the emergency support rota.

What Youll Be Doing

• Performing planned maintenance, fault-finding, small works, and modifications on life safety systems
• Completing electronic service reports in line with British Standards and Leader Systems procedures
• Participating in an emergency support rota (1 week in 6, post-assessment)
• Committing to continuous professional development via structured internal and external training

What Were Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience servicing, repairing, and modifying life safety systems: fire alarms, emergency lighting, call systems, etc.
• Stable work history, primarily with companies specialising in fire alarm and life safety systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points)
• Technically minded with a strong willingness to learn and develop

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Formal qualifications such as FIA, Zzeus, BAFE (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working on major brands including Advanced, Gent, Siemens, Morley, and Notifier this is a distinct advantage
• In-depth knowledge of UK statutory requirements for life safety systems
• Certified in fire alarm installation, commissioning, and maintenance via FIA or IFEDA

What Leader Systems Offers

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Company-provided estate car or van, laptop, mobile phone, test equipment, and full PPE
• Structured in-house and external training
• Paid call-out retainer as part of the emergency support rota
• Contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Subsidised private healthcare
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Loyalty holiday scheme plus Christmas shutdown

Ready to Grow Your Career?

At Leader Systems, this is more than just a job its a career opportunity with a company that genuinely invests in its people. Many of our top engineers have progressed into senior and specialist roles through our structured development pathways.

If youre a dedicated engineer with a strong background in fire alarms and life safety systems, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with Leader Systems!

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