At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems in critical environments.
- Company: Established life safety contractor with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid overtime, travel allowances, and company van provided.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel across the UK and Europe with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on complex projects that save lives.
- Qualifications: 3-5+ years experience with fire alarm systems and strong troubleshooting skills.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 43000 £ per year.
An established specialist life safety contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression / Electrical Engineer to support continued growth across their service and maintenance division. This is a hands-on role working on complex, critical life safety systems, offering strong earning potential through overtime, travel and allowances.
The Role
- Installation (project-based), commissioning, servicing and remedial works on fire alarm and fire suppression systems
- Working on complex systems within critical environments (e.g. data centres and high-risk sites)
- Predominantly site-based across the North West, with UK travel as required
- Occasional working away: Typically 1 week per quarter (sometimes 2)
- Overseas work mainly in Germany and the Netherlands
- All travel, accommodation, food and expenses covered when working away
- Paid overtime and enhanced rates for UK and overseas work
Experience Required
- 3–5+ years’ experience working on fire alarm systems
- Strong experience with addressable systems (e.g. Gent, Notifier, Advanced)
- Experience with fire suppression systems (gas suppression / water mist) is highly desirable and a key differentiator
- Experience with commissioning, fault finding and system-level troubleshooting
- Comfortable working independently on complex sites
- Full UK driving licence
Salary and Benefits
- Basic salary circa £40,000
- Higher salaries available (£42k–£43k+) for strong all-round candidates
- Company van provided (fully equipped with tools)
- Paid allowances when working away
- All expenses covered (travel, accommodation, food)
- Long-term opportunity with a strong and growing project pipeline
Ideal For
- An experienced engineer who enjoys working on technical, system-led projects rather than basic service rounds
- Has exposure to or interest in suppression systems and complex environments
- Wants a role offering variety, progression and strong earning potential
- Is open to occasional travel while remaining primarily North West-based
We think you need these skills to ace Fire Alarm/Suppression/Electrical Engineer in St Helens
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Suppression Systems
Addressable Systems (e.g. Gent, Notifier, Advanced)
Commissioning
Fault Finding
System-Level Troubleshooting
Complex System Installation
