Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Oxford
Rate: £200 – £250 per day
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 alarm systems to hire a Fire Alarm Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, and reactive repairs across a portfolio of high-end, multi-panel fire alarm systems in and around 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
- Planned Preventative Maintenance: Carrying out scheduled servicing of fire alarm systems to manufacturer and contractual requirements, ensuring full operational readiness.
- Reactive Repairs & Fault-Finding: Responding to system faults and breakdowns, diagnosing root causes, and completing repairs in a timely and safe manner.
- Stakeholder & Site Management: Liaising with site contacts, facilities managers, and end users to coordinate access, minimise disruption, and maintain a professional on-site presence.
- Technical Documentation & Reporting: Completing accurate service records, fault reports, and certification paperwork following every visit, ensuring full audit trails.
- Quality & Compliance: Carrying out all works in accordance with BS 5839, relevant British Standards, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Engineer within the fire 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 service, maintenance, and repair works across commercial and high-specification sites.
- Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, clear communication with site contacts, and a self-motivated, organised approach to lone working.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK; must be able to work across Oxford-based sites.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS/ECS card, or equivalent fire alarm engineering qualifications.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on high-end commercial, residential, or critical infrastructure fire alarm contracts.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £200 – £250 per day
- Benefits Package: Weekly pay via umbrella or CIS, with a straightforward onboarding process for an ASAP start.
- 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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