Fire Alarm Technician

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

Job summary

A specialist fire protection company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to service and install fire extinguishers and alarm systems across the Gatwick area and Sussex. The position offers a competitive salary range of £35,000 - £43,000, a bonus scheme, and full training provided. The role involves travel, technical training, and opportunities for career progression in a growing business. Candidates with experience in fire safety or related technical fields are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Overtime at enhanced rates

Pension

Development courses

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
• Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers.
• Develop skills in fire alarm systems starting with SiteProtect and SiteNet.
• 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

Tools

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

Tools

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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