Fire Alarm Engineer
📍 Swindon, Wiltshire
💰 £38,000 – £40,000 + Benefits
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established housing provider, working across a residential property portfolio in the Swindon area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for a stable, long-term role with excellent benefits and career development.
🔧 The Role
You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and installation of fire safety and security systems across multiple sites.
Duties include:
* Servicing and maintaining fire alarms, extinguishers, and life safety systems
* Carrying out installations and remedial works
* Working on systems such as emergency lighting, smoke vents, access control, and fire curtains/shutters
* Fault finding, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs efficiently
* Delivering excellent customer service and keeping residents informed
* Managing tools, stock, and equipment effectively
✅ Requirements
* Experience working in fire alarms / fire & security environment
* Strong knowledge of relevant British Standards and compliance
* Ability to fault find and resolve technical issues
* Good customer-facing and communication skills
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
🎓 Qualifications (Desirable)
* BS5839-1 and/or BS5839-6
* NICEIC Fire Alarm Units (1, 5, 6)
* NVQ Level 3 (or working towards)
💡 Candidates with solid experience but still working towards qualifications are encouraged to apply — training support may be provided.
🎁 What’s on Offer
* £38,000 rising to £40,000 (based on performance)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Health & wellbeing support
* Employee discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Ongoing training & career progression