Job Description:

An established specialist life safety contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to support continued growth across their service and maintenance division.

This is a hands-on role working on complex, critical life safety systems, offering strong earning potential through overtime, travel and allowances.

The Role

• Installation (project-based), commissioning, servicing and remedial works on fire alarm and fire suppression systems
• Working on complex systems within critical environments (e.g. data centres and high-risk sites)
• Predominantly site-based across the North West, with UK travel as required
• Occasional working away:
  • Typically 1 week per quarter (sometimes 2)
  • Overseas work mainly in Germany and the Netherlands
• All travel, accommodation, food and expenses covered when working away
• Paid overtime and enhanced rates for UK and overseas work

Experience Required

• 3–5+ years’ experience working on fire alarm systems
• Strong experience with addressable systems (e.g. Gent, Notifier, Advanced)
• Experience with gas suppression is highly desirable and a key differentiator
• Experience with commissioning, fault finding and system-level troubleshooting
• Comfortable working independently on complex sites
• Full UK driving licence

Package Details

• Basic salary circa £40,000
• Higher salaries available (£42k–£43k+) for strong all-round candidates
• Significant overtime available – realistic total earnings £50k–£70k+
• Company van provided (fully equipped with tools)
• Paid allowances when working away
• All expenses covered (travel, accommodation, food)
• Long-term opportunity with a strong and growing project pipeline

Ideal For

An experienced engineer who:

• Enjoys working on technical, system-led projects rather than basic service rounds
• Has exposure to or interest in suppression systems and complex environments
• Wants a role offering variety, progression and strong earning potential
• Is open to occasional travel while remaining primarily North West-based