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Fire Alarm Technician

Chester
money-bag £35000 - £38000/annum
Posted 3 weeks ago

Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | Manchester Area | Blackpool | Chester | Wrexham | Crewe areas
-35,000 - -38,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided
Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path

Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?

This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that''s growing across the UK . You''ll cover both extinguishers and alarm systems from servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.

What You''ll Do:
  • Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
  • Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems - starting with their bespoke SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
  • Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
  • Travel from site to site - door-to-door travel paid.
  • Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
  • Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
  • Once trained, you''ll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).

Requirements

  • Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • BAFE certification (required).
  • Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.
  • Technical aptitude - switched on and eager to learn.
  • Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
  • Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS
What You''ll Get:
  • -35,000 - -38,000 basic salary (negotiable depending on experience_
  • Quarterly bonus scheme
  • Door-to-door travel paid
  • Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
  • Pension + company events + development courses
  • Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
  • Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4-6 weeks
  • 6-month probation with excellent support
  • Paid monthly - first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period
Where You''ll Be:

Field-based across Manchester | Blackpool | Chester | Wrexham | Crewe areas. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.

If you''re technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we''d love to hear from you. You''ll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.


Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.

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