Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Contract
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and security systems to hire a Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance, and remedial works across a portfolio of fire alarm and intruder alarm systems, ensuring all sites remain compliant, operational, and safe.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions across UK projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Carry out scheduled servicing of fire alarm and intruder alarm systems to manufacturer and industry standards.
- Reactive & Remedial Works: Diagnose and resolve faults on fire and intruder alarm systems in a timely and professional manner.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with site contacts and clients, providing clear updates on works carried out and any outstanding actions.
- Technical Reporting: Complete accurate service reports, site documentation, and remedial recommendations following each visit.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, BS 4737, and relevant Health & Safety regulations.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer within the fire and security industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining a range of fire alarm panels (e.g. Advanced, Kentish Fire, Gent, Morley) and intruder alarm systems (e.g. Texecom, Honeywell, Pyronix, Galaxy).
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of managing a busy service and maintenance workload across multiple sites with varying system types.
- Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, professional client-facing manner, and the ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA qualification, CSCS card, NSI or SSAIB-recognised training; ECS card advantageous.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on commercial or critical infrastructure maintenance contracts in the Bristol or wider South West region.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: Competitive day rate — discussed on application
- Benefits Package: Expense package included; mileage and accommodation covered where applicable.
- Long-term rolling contract with an immediate start, providing stability and continuity of work.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.
Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.
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