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Fire Alarm Engineer

ValorisPenwortham, Preston🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Penwortham, Preston, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Fire Alarm Engineer Location: Lancashire<br />Salary: Up to £45,000 per annul, depending on experience The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing and fault-finding on fire alarm systems across a range of sites. This position requires strong technical knowledge, a thorough understanding of UK fire-safety standards and experience working with conventional, addressable and wireless systems. Key Responsibilities

  • Install and commission fire alarm systems.
  • Complete planned and reactive maintenance.
  • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
  • Test conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm systems.
  • Complete system modifications and upgrades.
  • Ensure all work complies with BS 5839 and current fire-safety legislation.
  • Produce accurate service reports, test records and certification.
  • Identify system defects, compliance issues and recommended remedial work.
  • Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives.
  • Maintain the company vehicle, tools and equipment provided. Essential Requirements Applicants

must have:

  • A minimum of five years' experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
  • Strong knowledge of UK fire alarm standards and regulations, including BS 5839.
  • Good knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
  • Experience working with conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm systems.
  • Relevant qualifications, such as FIA certifications or a recognized equivalent.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • A professional, reliable and safety-conscious approach. Salary and Benefits
  • Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience.
  • 24 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
  • Increased annual leave following three full years of service.
  • Company van with optional personal use.
  • Company sick pay comprising six weeks' full pay followed by six weeks' half pay. The first three days of any sickness absence are paid at Statutory Sick Pay.
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave after 12 months' service.
  • In-house health and wellbeing support service. Apply If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer with the required technical knowledge and qualifications, we would be pleased to hear from you

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