Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a role where your expertise helps keep homes and communities safe every day?
Reporting to the Facilities Services Delivery Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining, servicing, fault‑finding, and commissioning fire safety systems across our properties and network buildings.
This is a field‑based role, and you'll be provided with a company van to travel across Coventry, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas, supporting customers across our housing portfolio.
Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), a place‑based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England. As the UK's largest provider of new affordable homes, delivering over 3,000 each year, we play a vital role in tackling the growing demand for safe, affordable housing and building a better future for our communities.
What You'll Get:
* £40,000 per year with annual pay review
* Enjoy up to £30/month for drinks while on the road
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
* Company van
* Pension Employer contributions up to 10%
* Stable, long‑term work
* Annual performance bonus
* £500/year for private medical, dental, gym, or insurance
* Life assurance & wellbeing support for you and family
What You'll Be Doing
* Servicing, maintaining, fault‑finding, and commissioning fire alarm systems
* Carrying out PPMs, emergency lighting tests, and minor repairs
* Working on addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, including AOV and MOV systems
* Installing and commissioning new or replacement systems
* Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and within agreed timescales
* Recording work completed using company systems and maintaining certification records
* Providing excellent customer service and supporting continuous service improvement
* Following all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and safeguarding responsibilities
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems over several years
* Strong knowledge of BS5839 standards (essential)
* Experience working with AOV and MOV systems
* Experience maintaining and repairing emergency lighting systems
* Ability to work independently using initiative, while also contributing effectively within a team
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
* Reliable, organised, and professional approach to work
* Confidence using tablets, smartphones, digital systems, and email
Qualifications & Technical Knowledge
* BS5839 - Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
* Manufacturer product knowledge across a range of fire alarm systems
* Good understanding of fire safety compliance and maintenance standards
* Ability to problem‑solve and find practical solutions
* Strong planning and organisational skills
Additional Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
* Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (Provided by BFL)
* Willingness to work safely and responsibly across all locations
* Commitment to wearing PPE and following all Health & Safety procedures
Why Join Us?
* Work that directly supports safer homes and communities
* Be part of a professional, supportive, and safety‑focused team
* Opportunities for development and ongoing training
* A values‑driven organisation making a real difference across the UK housing sector
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Closing date: 1st June 2026
We recommend applying early, as we may close this vacancy sooner if we receive a high number of applications.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing Recruitment.Team@bromford.co.uk.
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