Fire Alarm Engineer – £35,000 - £40,000 + Company Vehicle – Manchester
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 basic
Industry: Fire and Security.
Benefits – Fire Alarm Engineer
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
- Overtime paid at double time
- Travel time paid after 15 miles
- Company vehicle provided
- 28 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- On-going training and development
- Additional allowances for out-of-hours callouts
Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Engineer
- Installing, maintaining, and commissioning fire alarm systems such as Advanced, C‑Tec, Protec, and Gent
- Conducting emergency lighting maintenance and installation
- Ensuring compliance with BS5839-1, BS5839-6, and BS5266 standards
- Participating in the on‑call standby rota (currently 1 week in 5)
- Providing effective problem‑solving and decision‑making in the field
- Communicating effectively with clients and team members
- Maintaining a high standard of work with attention to detail
Requirements – Fire Alarm Engineer
- Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm maintenance/installation/commissioning
- Full UK driving licence (clean)
- Good working knowledge of BS5839-1, BS5839-6, BS5266
- FIA qualifications (FIA Units or Foundation route)
- Electrical Level 3 technical and vocational qualification
- BAFE Fire Extinguisher Technician Diploma
- Ability to pass a DBS check
- Strong leadership and teamwork qualities
- Effective problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and a strong work ethic
- Good attendance record
Why Join?
- Work with a reputable company known for its excellence in fire safety
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Competitive earning potential with overtime and additional allowances
- Supportive team culture and professional environment
- Stable and growing company with a strong client base
Apply Now!
If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer based in or near Manchester, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work‑life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.
Successful candidates with the required experience will be contacted by a member of the recruitment team.
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