Job Description
Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer Fire Alarms | Emergency Lighting | Service & MaintenanceLocation: Birmingham to Oxfordshire Salary / OTE: £28,00035,000 - 40-45k OTE Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentValoris Group is recruiting on behalf of a national fire safety provider that is looking to strengthen its Fire Alarm Service and Maintenance team across the Birmingham to Oxfordshire region.This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who wants to build a long-term career within fire safety, compliance, and life safety systems. The role would suit someone who already has experience with fire alarms and emergency lighting, or an electrician looking to move into a more specialised and stable area of the industry.This is not a basic entry-level position. The client is looking for someone technically capable, reliable, professional, and keen to develop into a specialist Fire Alarm Engineer.You will be joining an established national business delivering essential service, maintenance, testing, and compliance work across commercial sites.
The role will involve travel, including working away Monday to Friday when required, with accommodation arranged and overnight allowances provided.The RoleAs a Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, testing, and fault-finding across fire alarm systems and emergency lighting installations.You will work across a range of commercial environments, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, fully operational, and maintained in line with current regulations and client requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesService, maintain, and fault-find on commercial fire alarm systemsCarry out emergency lighting testing and inspectionReplace emergency lighting fittings where requiredComplete minor remedial works where appropriateProduce accurate service reports and compliance documentationWork in line with BS 5839 and relevant fire safety standardsEnsure all work is completed safely, professionally, and to a high standardAttend commercial client sites across your allocated region and wider national contractsWork away from home during the week when required, with accommodation providedCandidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and either existing experience within fire alarm systems or a genuine interest in developing within the fire safety sector.You will need to be reliable, well organised, comfortable working on client sites, and willing to travel as part of the role.You Will NeedElectrical background, either fully qualified or an apprentice nearing completionExperience or exposure to fire alarm systems and emergency lighting preferredConfidence carrying out emergency lighting testingAbility to complete minor remedial works and fitting replacementsGood fault-finding and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail when completing service and compliance paperworkProfessional attitude and good communication skillsWillingness to travel and work away Monday to Friday when requiredFull UK driving licencePackage & Benefits£35,000£40,000 OTEFull-time, permanent positionOvernight stay allowanceKPI-based performance bonusesAccommodation provided when working awayOngoing technical training and specialist fire safety developmentClear progression into Senior Fire Engineer or Compliance-focused rolesLong-term stability with a growing national fire safety providerOpportunity to specialise in a high-demand compliance sectorWhy Apply?This is a strong opportunity for an electrician or fire systems engineer who wants to move into a secure, specialist, and compliance-led sector.Fire safety is a highly regulated area with consistent demand, long-term career prospects, and clear technical progression. For someone looking to specialise beyond general electrical work, this role offers the chance to develop valuable expertise in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and life safety compliance.TPBN1_UKTJ