Fire Alarm Engineer

Mclarnonfire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems across various sites, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role offers a salary of £31,000 to £42,000, with additional performance bonuses. Candidates should have experience in fire alarm systems and excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Laptop

Paid Holidays

Pension Fund

Fuel Allowance

Company Vehicle

Mobile Phone

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, including addressable systems.
• Understanding of BS5839 and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and commission fire alarm systems.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on fire detection systems.
• Perform routine servicing and testing in accordance with BS5839 standards.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fire alarm servicing

Alarm systems

Access control systems

Fire Alarm Engineering

Education

FIA or equivalent fire alarm training certification

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer

MCL Fire Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and commissioning of fire alarm systems across commercial, industrial, and residential sites. You will ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards and complies with relevant regulations and codes of practice.

Salary – £31,000 – £42,000, dependent on experience, plus a monthly productivity bonus (average £5k per annum).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and commission fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional).
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on fire detection systems.
• Perform routine servicing and testing in accordance with BS5839 standards.
• Complete detailed service reports and documentation.
• Liaise with clients and site personnel to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Participate in on-call rota and respond to emergency call‑outs when required.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, including addressable systems (e.g., Gent, Advanced, Kentec, Morley).
• Understanding of BS5839 and other relevant standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Desirable Criteria

• FIA or equivalent fire alarm training certification.
• Experience with emergency lighting systems.
• Knowledge of other life safety systems (e.g., access control, CCTV).

Skills

• Fire alarm installation
• Fire alarm servicing
• Alarm systems
• Access control systems
• Fire Alarm Engineering

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Laptop
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Fund
• Fuel Allowance
• Company Vehicle
• Mobile Phone