Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Location: Manchester
Rate: £220 – £250 per day
Job Type: Contract (Monthly Rolling)
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Service 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 Service Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive servicing works across a portfolio of commercial sites, ensuring all fire alarm systems remain fully operational and compliant.
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
- Planned Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled servicing of fire alarm systems across multiple sites in the Manchester area in line with BS 5839 standards.
- Reactive Fault Attendance: Diagnose and rectify faults on fire detection and alarm systems, minimising downtime and ensuring system integrity.
- Stakeholder & Site Management: Liaise with site managers, facilities teams, and end users to coordinate access, communicate findings, and manage works to completion.
- Technical Reporting: Complete accurate service records, defect reports, and certification documentation following each visit.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out 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 Service Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems from manufacturers such as Gent, Hochiki, Advanced, Morley, or Notifier.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of managing multi-site service schedules across commercial, industrial, or public sector environments.
- Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, professional client-facing manner, and clear written and verbal communication.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS card, or manufacturer-specific system qualifications (e.g. Gent, Advanced, Notifier).
- Sector Background: Prior experience on multi-site maintenance contracts within facilities management, critical infrastructure, or commercial property environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £220 – £250 per day
- Benefits Package: Weekly or monthly pay via an umbrella or limited company arrangement, with expenses covered for travel between sites.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire Alarm Service 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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