At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain fire alarm systems across various sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on fire safety with a strong commitment to employee development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible role with potential for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Join a vital industry and make a difference in fire safety while earning great pay.
- Qualifications: FIA qualifications and experience with fire alarm systems are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Essex (Regional Patch)
Salary: £38,000 basic + Overtime & Call-Out (OTE up to £55,000+)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer based in Essex to carry out routine servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and small remedial works across commercial and residential sites. This role offers a competitive basic salary of £38,000, with plenty of overtime and on-call availability allowing realistic earnings of £50,000 – £55,000+ per annum.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive servicing on conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
- Diagnose faults, conduct testing, and complete remedial repairs in accordance with BS 5839 standards.
- Complete small works, device replacements, and commissioning where required.
- Ensure accurate reporting, asset tracking, and compliance sign-off via digital work-order tablets.
- Participate in an on-call rota (with standby allowance and enhanced call-out rates).
Requirements
- FIA Qualifications (Units 1, 4, 5 or equivalent modular certifications).
- Demonstrable experience servicing and maintaining addressable and conventional fire alarm systems (e.g., Advanced, Morley, Kentec, C-TEC).
- Solid understanding of British Standards (BS 5839-1).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
How to Apply
To discuss this role in detail, contact Archie Silvio or send your updated CV directly to apply.
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