Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer

Location: Newcastle
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and life safety systems to hire a Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reactive servicing of fire detection and life safety systems across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

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 detection, alarm, and life safety systems in line with manufacturer specifications and current British Standards.
• Fault Diagnosis & Reactive Repairs: Respond to call-outs, diagnose system faults, and complete repairs efficiently to minimise site downtime.
• Client & Site Management: Liaise directly with site contacts and end users, maintaining a professional on-site presence and keeping clients informed throughout all works.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting: Complete accurate service records, job reports, and remedial works quotations, ensuring full audit trails for all attended sites.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, EN 54, and relevant health and safety regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer within the fire and security industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining fire detection and alarm systems from recognised manufacturers such as Advanced, Gent, Hochiki, or Notifier.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of managing a varied service patch across commercial, industrial, or public sector sites.
• Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, excellent communication with clients and internal teams, and a self-motivated, organised 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 manufacturer-specific qualifications (e.g. Gent, Advanced, Notifier).
• Sector Background: Prior experience working on NHS, education, or critical infrastructure contracts.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
• Benefits Package: Company vehicle or van, fuel card, pension scheme, and mobile phone and tools provided.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire & Life Safety 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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