Fire Alarm Technician

UBT Pty; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fire safety company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer in the Maidstone area. You will service and install fire extinguishers and learn fire alarm systems. Candidates should have experience in fire services, a full UK driving licence, and BAFE certification. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000, along with bonuses, travel pay, and benefits such as 25 days of holiday and a company vehicle. It’s a great opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Quarterly bonus scheme

Overtime at enhanced rates

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Flexibility to travel daily and sometimes stay away.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical aptitude

Good communication

Customer-first approach

Time management

Education

BAFE certification

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | Dartford | Kent | Maidstone

£35,000 - £38,000 + 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, 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 Dartford/Kent/Maidstone, outside M25, where the M25 and M20 split. 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.