Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Essex (No London Travel)
Location: Benfleet (covering Essex and surrounding areas – no travel into central London)
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Company van + fuel card | Local work only | Optional overtime (evenings & weekends)
Company Overview
Educate Recruitment Hub are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly respected, ISO9001-accredited fire safety company based in Benfleet, Essex.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their professional and dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident engineer who values local work, professional standards, and long-term stability.
The Role
As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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Servicing, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems to BAFE SP203-1 standards.
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Carrying out fault finding, remedial work, and minor installations.
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Working across a variety of client sites in Essex and nearby areas (no central London travel).
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Ensuring all work meets company and industry quality standards.
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Providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.
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Keeping company van, tools, and documentation organised and up to date.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should have:
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in fire alarm servicing.
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Strong working knowledge of BS5839 Part-1:2017.
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Experience with both addressable and conventional systems.
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FIA Modules 4, 5, and 6 (Service, Maintenance & Design) desirable.
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Strong fault-finding and technical ability.
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Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
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A full, clean UK driving licence.
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Basic IT competency.
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Experience with CCTV or Door Entry Systems – an advantage.
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Platform Licence 1, 2, or 3 – desirable but not essential.
Systems Experience (Preferred)
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FireClass
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Kentec
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Morley
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Advanced
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Gent
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Protec
What’s on Offer
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Local work only – no travel into central London
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Company van and fuel card provided
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Overtime opportunities (evenings and weekends if desired)
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Work with a reputable, accredited, and established Essex-based company
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Supportive management team and great working environment
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a Permanant local role with a professional organisation, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today through Educate Recruitment Hub to discuss this opportunity in confidence