Fire Alarm & Warden Call Engineer
Location: Cardiff / South Wales
Rate: £220–£250 per day + expenses
Job Type: Contract
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm & Warden Call Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and life safety systems to hire a Fire Alarm & Warden Call Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering service, maintenance, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm and warden/nurse call systems across a portfolio of sites throughout South Wales.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across UK projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Service & Maintenance: Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on fire alarm systems to the required industry standards, ensuring systems are fully operational at all times.
- PPM Delivery: Complete scheduled planned preventative maintenance visits across a range of commercial and care sector sites throughout South Wales.
- Warden & Nurse Call Systems: Service and maintain warden call and nurse call systems, diagnosing and resolving faults efficiently to minimise downtime.
- Technical Oversight & Reporting: Produce accurate service reports, job sheets, and site documentation following each visit, ensuring clear records are maintained for compliance and handover purposes.
- Quality & Compliance: Carry out all works in accordance with BS 5839, relevant British Standards, and current Health & Safety legislation.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm & Warden Call Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems from manufacturers such as Advanced, Hochiki, Apollo, Kentec, or Morley; practical knowledge of warden and nurse call systems.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of carrying out independent reactive and PPM works across multi-site contracts.
- Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, excellent time management, and professional communication with site managers and end clients.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK. Must be able to travel across the South Wales region.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS card, or equivalent fire systems qualifications.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on healthcare, residential care, or commercial contracts involving nurse call or warden call infrastructure.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £220–£250 per day + expense package
- Long-term rolling contract with an immediate start.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire Alarm & Warden Call 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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