At a Glance
- Tasks: Respond to and repair fire safety equipment across various properties in the West Midlands.
- Company: Join DFP Services, a leader in fire safety solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, company vehicle, phone, and monthly incentives.
- Other info: Full training provided with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in safety while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in care homes or public sector preferred; must have a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 40000 £ per year.
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- Fire Alarm Engineer role at
DFP Services .
Pay
£28,000-£40,000 depending on experience
Location
West Midlands
The Role
The role of a Fire Alarm Engineer is to respond & repair all fire safety equipment to Care homes, NHS buildings, universities, local councils and authorities, sheltered housing, commercial shops, and many other properties throughout the West Midlands.
- The Responsibilities
- A range of servicing, minor works, and attending reactive calls on fire alarm, nurse call, and door access systems.
- Working on both conventional and addressable systems such as Advanced, Morley, Menvier, C‑Tec, Ziton, and Kentec.
- Completing maintenance & PPM certification paperwork on a PDA.
- Working alongside the current team of Engineers.
- Identifying areas for additional works in and out of the specified contractual requirements, supplying accurate quotations where required.
- Understanding and completing all work‑related documentation accurately, on time, and exceeding the customer’s expectations.
- Complying with company policies and procedures.
- Carrying out work in a safe and diligent manner.
- Complying with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Attending and fully participating in training and appraisal activities, as required.
- Liaising with office staff via phone calls, emails, and use of the PDA system.
- Reporting to the Regional Manager.
- The Person
We are looking for a candidate who
- Has good general experience working in care homes or public sector environments (preferable).
- Can communicate at all levels.
- Is generally IT literate.
- Has clear oral and written communication skills.
- Has a customer‑focused approach.
- Shows ambition, drive and enthusiasm.
- Has a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
- Training
Full training will be provided.
- The Essential Criteria
- Experience working in the industry.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- The Hours
- 08:00am – 16:30pm, 5 days per week (40 hours).
- 1.5× rate door‑to‑door (minus the first 15 minutes of travel).
- Overtime paid after 40 hours.
- Double time paid for call‑outs between 12am & 5am, and Sundays.
- Call‑out rota: one day in every 6.
- The Benefits
- Company vehicle provided.
- Company phone provided.
- Monthly incentives.
- Long service incentives.
- Training opportunities.
- Competitive overtime rates.
- Weekly pay.
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Fire Alarm Engineer employer: DFP Services
DFP Services is an exceptional employer for Fire Alarm Engineers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and generous benefits including a company vehicle and monthly incentives, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact across various public sector settings in the West Midlands.
