Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 pa) + paid travel, on call and overtime allowances (Total average earnings of £50,000 – £60,000 pa)
What we offer
- A commitment to work life balance including a 9/10 day working fortnight
- 25 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 35 days (1 extra day per annum, up to 30 days and an additional 5 days after 10 years’ service)
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Death in service insurance (x3 base salary)
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 24-hour GP and mental health care support
- Quarterly development check-ins with your line manager
About Amthal Group
We are one of the nation’s trusted life safety and security partners. Our mission is to design, install, maintain & monitor electronic life safety and security systems to a level of best‑in‑class compliance. We achieve this whilst providing an unrivalled customer experience and professional service.
With over 25 years of trading, we have a well‑established presence in the industry.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to act as the on‑site technical authority within our Fire & Life Safety operations team. This is a hands‑on, senior role focused on high‑level commissioning, complex fault diagnosis, technical leadership and developing the skills of the wider team. You will be the escalation point for challenging technical issues and play a key role in developing the capability of our engineering team.
Technical Delivery
- Commission addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in line with current standards and manufacturer requirements.
- Carry out advanced fault finding on complex systems, identifying root cause and corrective actions.
- Configure system logic, cause & effect programming, and networked panel arrangements.
- Produce accurate commissioning documentation and technical reports.
Systems & Technology
- Work across a wide range of fire alarm platforms including Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley, and Kentec.
- Utilise manufacturer software for configuration, diagnostics, and system optimisation.
- Apply working knowledge of associated systems including air sampling, suppression, and smoke ventilation.
Technical Leadership
- Act as the on‑site technical lead, supporting engineers with complex issues and best practice guidance.
- Deliver on‑the‑job training and mentor engineers at varying experience levels.
- Support the Engineering Manager with skills development plans and technical standards.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure all works comply with relevant British Standards, legislation, and internal quality procedures.
- Carry out audits and inspections of completed works to maintain engineering excellence.
- Identify non‑conformances and support corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide professional, confident technical support to clients and stakeholders onsite.
- Resolve escalated technical issues while maintaining a positive customer experience.
- Represent Amthal positively through high standards of workmanship and conduct.
About you
- You are an experienced Fire Engineer who operates confidently at a senior level and leads by example. You will have the ability to mentor, support, and influence other engineers.
- Proven experience in commissioning & fault‑finding complex fire alarm systems.
- Strong technical understanding of systems, programming, and diagnostics.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and professional communication.
- A proactive, accountable mindset with a commitment to doing the job right the first time.
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