Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Company: HP4 Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Northampton – £38,000‑£40,000 + Overtime. This full‑time permanent role offers a competitive basic salary, overtime, on‑call earnings, a company vehicle, and ongoing training with recognised fire alarm systems.

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Package & Benefits

  • Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
  • Overtime available
  • On‑call rota with additional earnings
  • Company vehicle & fuel card
  • Travel time paid
  • Pension scheme
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Ongoing training & manufacturer system training
  • Permanent, full‑time position
  • Location: Northampton (field‑based, multi‑site)

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Role & Responsibilities

  • Servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding and repair of fire alarm systems
  • Working on addressable, conventional and GENT fire alarm systems (full training provided)
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
  • Working with a variety of fire alarm manufacturers’ systems
  • Ensuring all work is completed in line with BS 5839 and current regulations
  • Maintaining excellent communication with customers and internal teams
  • Completing service reports and documentation accurately
  • Supporting other engineers and assisting the wider team when required

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Skills & Experience Required

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire Alarm Engineer
  • Ideally 3+ years’ experience within the fire alarm industry (desirable, not essential)
  • Strong fault‑finding and servicing knowledge of fire alarm systems
  • Experience working with multiple manufacturers’ systems
  • Willingness to undertake additional training and development
  • Relevant certifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self‑motivation

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Posted: April 17th, 2026