Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Company: Reed Specialist Recruitment
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Location: Tyseley
Job Description:

Fire & Security Service Engineer – Birmingham (Field‑Based)

Base Salary: £30,000-£40,000

OTE: Significantly Higher

A national technical services provider is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer to support customers across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. This field‑based role offers strong earning potential, ongoing training, and the chance to work with a wide variety of commercial and public‑sector clients.

Role Overview

You will deliver maintenance, compliance testing, fault‑finding and reactive support across a range of fire and electronic security systems. The role is ideal for a multi‑skilled engineer with strong diagnostic ability and a customer‑focused attitude.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm systems to UK standards
  • Servicing and testing of emergency lighting
  • Diagnosis and maintenance of intruder alarm systems
  • Servicing, testing and optimisation of CCTV systems
  • Support across access control and related equipment
  • Accurate completion of digital service reports
  • Participation in a structured callout rota with enhanced earnings
  • Ensuring safe working practices on all sites

What You’ll Need

  • Experience working on at least three of: fire, emergency lighting, intruder, CCTV, access control
  • Strong fault‑finding skills
  • Knowledge of UK fire & security standards
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Electrical experience
  • Desirable: FIA training, ECS/CSCS, IPAF/PASMA.

Benefits

  • £30-40k base salary, with much higher OTE
  • Company van, fuel card, tools, PPE, tech equipment
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension & life assurance
  • Ongoing progression and manufacturer‑led training

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Posted: April 17th, 2026