Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Oxford
Rate: £220 – £250 per day
Job Type: Contract (Rolling Monthly)
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire detection and life safety systems to hire a Fire Alarm Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of complex multi-panel fire alarm systems across a portfolio of high-end commercial sites in Oxford.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety solutions across UK projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Servicing & Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on multi-panel fire alarm systems to manufacturer and industry standards.
- Fault Diagnosis & Repairs: Identify, diagnose, and rectify faults on complex fire alarm installations in a timely and professional manner.
- Stakeholder & Site Management: Liaise with site managers, facilities teams, and end users to coordinate access, minimise disruption, and communicate work outcomes clearly.
- Technical Documentation & Reporting: Complete accurate service reports, fault logs, and compliance documentation in line with contract requirements.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant fire safety legislation, maintaining the highest standards of safety on site.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with high-end multi-panel fire alarm systems, including Gent and Siemens platforms.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering reactive and planned maintenance works across commercial or high-value sites.
- Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, professional communication with site contacts, and a self-sufficient approach to lone working.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS card, or equivalent fire systems qualifications; ECS card advantageous.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on high-end commercial or critical infrastructure sites with complex, networked fire alarm systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £220 – £250 per day
- Benefits Package: Weekly pay via umbrella or CIS, with mileage/travel expenses considered for site requirements.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire 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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