Description
Full‑time Permanent Mid‑level Senior Position
Posted 02 Apr 2026
About Amthal Group:
We are one of the nation’s trusted life safety and security partners. Our mission is to design, install, maintain and monitor electronic life safety and security systems. We deliver best‑in‑class levels of compliant protection with unrivaled 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 Alarm 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.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
- Produce accurate commissioning documentation and technical reports.
- 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.
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 mentoring to engineers at varying experience levels.
- Support the Engineering Manager with skills development plans and technical standards.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure all work complies with relevant British Standards, legislation and internal quality procedures.
- Carry out audits and inspections of completed work 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 on‑site.
- Resolve escalated technical issues while maintaining a strong customer experience.
- Represent Amthal positively through high standards of workmanship and conduct.
- Knowledge of relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 5839, BS 6262) and fire safety legislation.
- Experience with network configuration and management of fire alarm systems.
- Full UK driving licence.
About you
- Proven experience in commissioning and fault‑finding for complex fire alarm systems.
- Strong technical understanding of systems, programming and diagnostics.
- The ability to mentor, support and influence other engineers.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and professional communication.
- A proactive, accountable mindset with a commitment to doing the job right the first time.
What we offer
- A commitment to work‑life balance including a 9/10‑day working fortnight.
- Paid travel time, on‑call rota and overtime.
- 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).
- Death in service insurance (x3 salary).
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- 24‑hour GP and mental health care support.
- Continuous Professional Development – Amthal Academy & FastTrack programmes.
- Quarterly development check‑ins with your line manager.
- A culture of recognition, including team‑member of the month award.
- Annual company conference day to share successes and strategic plans.
Company Overview
We’re proud to be one of the nation’s trusted life safety and security technology partners. Our success lies in creating a working environment where every individual is motivated to work together and exceed the expectations of our customers. We value our people and will support you to deliver on all aspects of our business with integrity and dedication.
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