Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Location: Derby / Midlands
Rate: £250 per day

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, reactive servicing, and fault diagnosis on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across a range of commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midlands.

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 and emergency lighting installations in line with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Fault Finding & Reactive Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve faults on fire detection and emergency lighting systems efficiently, minimising system downtime.
• Client & Site Management: Liaise professionally with site contacts and facilities managers, ensuring minimal disruption to building operations during works.
• Technical Reporting & Documentation: Complete accurate service records, job sheets, and defect reports, ensuring all documentation is handed over in a timely manner.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, BS 5266, and relevant health and safety regulations.

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 fault-finding on a range of fire alarm panels from leading manufacturers such as Gent, Advanced, Hochiki, Kentec, or Morley, alongside emergency lighting systems.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering planned and reactive maintenance across multi-site commercial or industrial environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong fault diagnosis ability, professional client-facing manner, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK; willingness to travel across the Midlands region.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS card, or ECS card; BS 5839 / BS 5266 awareness training.
• Sector Background: Prior experience working on critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, or large commercial estates.

What We Offer

• Competitive Day Rate: £250 per day
• Benefits Package: Mileage and travel expenses covered, with use of a company vehicle or van considered depending on engagement terms.
• 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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