Residential Fire Suppression Engineer

Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire suppression specialist is seeking a Residential Fire Suppression Engineer to install and maintain Kitchensafe systems across the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage workloads effectively. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000, benefits including pension and life assurance, and opportunities for career development. The position involves long-distance travel, with a flexible approach to staying away from home as needed.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Comprehensive mental health support

Employee recognition programme

Free secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• High attention to detail when carrying out installations and servicing.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage workloads effectively.
• Excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and service Kitchensafe systems to the highest standards.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and remedial work.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-facing skills

Ability to multi-task

Communication skills

Job description

Residential Fire Suppression Engineer (Kitchensafe) London

Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression is a leading provider of kitchen fire suppression systems. We specialise in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems for hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and fast‑food outlets.

Basic Salary of £28,000

Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Travel Allowance, and more. Please see below for our comprehensive remuneration package.

About the Role

As a Kitchensafe Engineer you will install, maintain and service Kitchensafe systems for our clients across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and service Kitchensafe systems to the highest standards.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and remedial work on Kitchensafe systems.
• Participate in a 1‑in‑4 call‑out rota, ensuring prompt and reliable service.
• Liaise professionally with on‑site concierge teams and management during works to ensure clear communication and customer satisfaction.
• Accurately record all work completed using the PDA system.
• Be comfortable with long‑distance travel across the UK, with flexibility to stay away from home where required.

Requirements

Who we’re looking for

We value the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression employee such as a positive attitude, excellent communication, well presented and professional at all times, and the ability to work alone and as part of a team. For this specific opportunity we are looking for candidates who offer:

• Background knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential.
• High attention to detail when carrying out installations and servicing.
• Passion, energy, drive and enthusiasm for the role.
• A structured and methodical approach to work.
• Strong ability to multi‑task and manage workloads effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent customer‑facing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, using initiative when required.
• Maintains a calm and professional approach under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with engineers, management and customers.

Benefits

How we attract, reward & retain our employees

At Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages, which not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate but also support the broader needs of our people so they can live more comfortable lives.

• Competitive base salary of £28,000.
• Royal London pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Life assurance at 4× your salary, giving peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work‑life balance.
• Additional rewards through our referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful referral, with no cap.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support to help you thrive.
• Employee recognition programme celebrating great work and achievements.
• Free, secure on‑site parking for convenience and peace of mind.
• Clear career development and progression opportunities to support your long‑term growth.

A Little More About Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression

We are a fire suppression specialist that offers our clients a niche and bespoke service with undivided attention and dedication. Being part of a wider group of businesses within the fire protection, security and building management systems industry allows us to share best‑practice, learning & development academies, human resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.

Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include

• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression — marlofireandsecurity.com
• Alarm Communications — acl.uk.com
• FAFS Fire & Security — fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Clymac — clymac.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control — marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Marlowe Fire & Security — marlofireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities – please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.