Fire Alarm Technician

UBT Pty; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in the UK is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for field-based work in the Gatwick area and East/West Sussex. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £43,000 along with a bonus scheme and door-to-door pay. Candidates should have prior experience with fire extinguishers or alarm systems, a full UK driving license, and the necessary BAFE certification. This position provides excellent training and career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company van and fuel card

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced overtime rates

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• A full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• BAFE certification is required for the role.
• Strong technical aptitude with eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and fault-finding.

Skills

Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing

Good communication

Time management

Customer-first approach

Technical aptitude

Education

BAFE certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | Gatwick Area | East Sussex | West Sussex

£35,000 - £43,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided

Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path

Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?

This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that's growing across the UK. You'll cover both extinguishers and alarm systems from servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.

What You'll Do

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
• Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems - starting with their bespoke SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
• Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
• Travel from site to site - door-to-door travel paid.
• Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
• Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
• Once trained, you'll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).

Requirements

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing
• A full UK driving licence
• BAFE certification (required)
• Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach
• Technical aptitude - switched on and eager to learn
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away
• Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS

What You'll Get

• £35,000 - £38,000 basic salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
• Pension + company events + development courses
• Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
• Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4-6 weeks
• 6-month probation with excellent support
• Paid monthly - first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period

Where You'll Be

Field-based across Gatwick area/East/West Sussex, just outside M25. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.

If you're technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.

Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.

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