Fire Systems Engineer

Fire Systems Engineer

Location

Hull Area

Salary or rate

£45,000 plus bonus

Contract type

Permanent

Hours or shifts

Full time

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Fire Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team covering the Hull area. This Fire Systems Engineer role is ideal for someone with strong fault finding skills and proven experience working on commercial and residential fire alarm systems.

The successful Fire Systems Engineer will be responsible for servicing, maintenance, repairs, fault finding, and small works installation across a range of fire and security systems. As a Fire Systems Engineer, you will attend planned preventative maintenance visits, reactive breakdowns, and emergency callouts while ensuring systems remain fully compliant with current industry standards and customer requirements.

This Fire Systems Engineer position offers the opportunity to work with both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, with additional exposure to emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms. The ideal Fire Systems Engineer will be confident working independently, while also supporting the wider engineering team when required.

Experience working with Gent systems or other leading fire alarm manufacturers would be highly beneficial for this Fire Systems Engineer role.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess fire risks and identify system requirements

• Design fire alarm and suppression systems in line with industry standards and regulations

• Install fire alarm and suppression systems including detectors, control panels, and suppression equipment

• Test and commission systems to ensure correct functionality and performance

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing

• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on fire alarm systems

• Attend reactive breakdowns and emergency callouts

• Complete small works installations and system upgrades

• Ensure all documentation and compliance records are completed accurately

• Provide excellent customer service while working across client sites

Skills and experience required

Essential

• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm and suppression systems

• Understanding of relevant industry standards including BS 5839

• Excellent fault finding and troubleshooting abilities

• Good attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Electrical installation qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391

• Fire alarm installation certification such as BAFE SP203-1

• Previous experience working as a Fire Systems Engineer

Desirable

• Experience working with Gent fire alarm systems

• Knowledge of CCTV, access control, emergency lighting, and intruder alarms

What is on offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 plus bonus

• Overtime available at enhanced rates

• Travel time paid

• No callout rota

• Bonus scheme

• Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, rising to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays

• Company van provided

• Laptop and mobile phone provided

• Specialist tools supplied

• Permanent long term opportunity with a growing team

How to apply

If you are an experienced Fire Systems Engineer looking for your next permanent opportunity in the Hull area, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. We would welcome applications from skilled Fire Systems Engineer candidates who are looking to join a professional and supportive team.