Fire Systems Engineer

Midlands Based | UK Wide Travel
£35,000 - £38,000 DOE + Overtime + On-Call + Travel Pay + Excellent Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Systems Engineer to join a well-established and growing fire engineering business operating across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, or suppression systems who is looking for a long-term role with strong earning potential, nationwide work, and genuine progression opportunities.

The Role You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault finding, repair, and occasional commissioning of a range of fire protection systems across commercial and industrial sites nationwide.
The role will involve both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work, with occasional overnight stays required.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of fire protection systems
• Fault finding and reactive repairs
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance
• Fire alarm servicing and commissioning
• Reactive call-outs and breakdown response
• Completing service reports and documentation
• Participating in the on-call rota
• Maintaining company vehicle, tools, and stock
• Delivering high levels of customer service on site

Experience Required We are looking for engineers with experience in some or all of the following:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Emergency Lighting
• Fire Extinguishers
• Suppression Systems
• Electrical Fault Finding
• PPM & Reactive Maintenance

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years’ engineering experience
• Experience within fire systems or related electrical/mechanical industries
• Good fault-finding ability
• Understanding of BS5839-1
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong customer-facing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel nationwide

Desirable Qualifications

• 18th Edition
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical or equivalent
• FIA / EAL Fire Alarm qualifications
• IPAF
• Asbestos Awareness

Package & Benefits

• £35K - £38K basic salary DOE
• Paid overtime
• Paid travel time
• Standby/on-call payments
• Out-of-town allowances
• Company vehicle with private use
• Phone, laptop, and tools provided
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Additional holidays
• Ongoing training and career development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and expanding business with a strong reputation within the fire protection industry and a secure pipeline of long-term work.

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