Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Lancashire and South Cumbria (Field-Based)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Company Van + Phone + Tablet + Fuel Card + 24 Days Holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Technical Resources are recruiting for a Fire Alarm Engineer based in Lancashire or South Cumbria. As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will be expected to install, service, and maintain fire alarm systems across a variety of sites, ensuring compliance with UK standards and delivering excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Install, test, and commission conventional, addressable, and hybrid fire alarm systems
- Ensure compliance with BS 5839 and all relevant UK fire safety regulations
- Conduct site surveys and provide technical advice on system design and specifications
- Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues with minimal disruption to clients
- Perform routine maintenance and servicing of fire alarm systems
- Carry out fault-finding, repairs, and upgrades as required
- Participate in out-of-hours rota to respond to emergency callouts
- Provide solutions and temporary safety measures for urgent issues
- Complete service reports, installation certificates, and all regulatory documentation
- Adhere to health and safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing technical advice and support
Experience and Certifications required:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems
- In-depth knowledge of UK fire alarm standards and regulations (BS 5839, Fire Safety Order 2005)
- Experience with conventional, addressable, and wireless fire alarm systems
- Relevant qualifications such as FIA or equivalent in fire alarm systems
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds 17th/18th Edition) - desirable
- Knowledge of other fire safety systems such as emergency lighting and access control - desirable
- Familiarity with commissioning software and tools for fire alarm systems - desirable
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK
