Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

Company: 18 Recruitment Limited
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Location: Wythenshawe
Job Description:

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer who can hit the ground running and deliver high‑quality service across a range of life‑safety systems.

You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding, and minor repairs of:

  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • AOV (Automatic Opening Ventilation) Systems
  • Emergency Lighting
  • FFE (Fire Fighting Equipment)

We work with a wide range of systems, so experience with platforms such as Protec, Advanced, and FireClass is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and testing of fire safety systems.
  • Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently.
  • Respond to call‑outs within agreed KPI timeframes.
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Provide clear, accurate reporting and documentation.
  • Deliver excellent customer service while representing the company on‑site.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as an Active Fire Service or Fire Alarm Engineer.
  • Strong technical knowledge across fire alarms, AOVs, emergency lighting, and FFE.
  • Familiarity with systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass, or similar.

Required Qualifications & Experience – Industry Training & Competency

  • FIA (Fire Industry Association) training in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (Units 1‑4)

Electrical & Technical Qualifications

  • Level 3 Electrical Installation (City & Guilds or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) — desirable
  • ECS/CSCS Card for site access

AOV & Smoke Control

  • Competency or manufacturer training in AOV/smoke control systems (e.g., SE Controls, WindowMaster, Colt)
  • FIA or equivalent training in Emergency Lighting
  • BS 5306 Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance certification (for FFE work)
  • Manufacturer training on systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass (or similar)

Other Requirements

  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
  • Full Clean UK driving licence. Van and Fuel provided.
  • Must live close to Wythenshawe.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026