Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Birmingham – £42,000‑£44,000 + Overtime. We are recruiting an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well‑established and growing fire and life safety company covering Birmingham. Due to continued expansion and increased customer demand, our client is looking to add a senior‑level engineer to their permanent engineering team.
This is a full‑time, permanent role offering a competitive basic salary, overtime, on‑call earnings, a company vehicle, and ongoing training with recognised fire alarm systems. The role is ideal for an engineer who can take ownership of service works and support standards across sites.
Package & Benefits
- Salary £42,000 - £44,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Overtime available
- On‑call rota with additional earnings
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Travel time paid
- Pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing training and manufacturer system training
- Full‑time, permanent position
- Field‑based role covering Birmingham and surrounding areas
Role & Responsibilities
- Servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of fire alarm systems
- Working on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems (full training provided, including GENT where required)
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
- Diagnosing complex faults and providing effective remedial solutions
- Working with a wide range of fire alarm manufacturers' systems
- Ensuring all works are completed in line with BS 5839 and current regulations
- Acting as a senior point of contact on site for customers and internal teams
- Completing service reports and documentation accurately and on time
- Supporting and mentoring other engineers when required
- Assisting with maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance
Skills & Experience Required
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Senior Fire Alarm Engineer
- Ideally 3+ years' experience within the fire alarm industry
- Strong fault‑finding, servicing, and diagnostic knowledge of fire alarm systems
- Experience working with multiple manufacturers' systems
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Relevant certifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
- Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and self‑motivation
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If you are a Senior Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a secure, long‑term role with strong earning potential and progression opportunities in Birmingham, please submit your CV today to be considered.
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