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Life Safety Systems Engineer - Fire Alarms, Doncaster
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Client:
Crooton
Location:
Doncaster, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
Life Safety Systems Engineer – (Yorkshire & North East)
Location: Home-based with primary coverage across Yorkshire & the North East.*
OTE: £40,000+ per annum with regular overtime, weekend work, and performance-related bonus scheme.
*Occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays may be required (with all expenses covered)
About the Role
Leader Systems is seeking a dedicated Life Safety Systems Engineer with a stable employment history and solid hands-on experience in the servicing, repair, and modification of life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, refuge systems, and disabled call systems.
You’ll begin with a 12-week paid probation period, receiving structured hands-on training alongside experienced lead engineers and field managers. Once assessed, you’ll progress to independent work with increased earning potential and eligibility for the emergency support rota.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Performing planned maintenance, fault-finding, small works, and modifications on life safety systems
* Completing electronic service reports in line with British Standards and Leader Systems procedures
* Participating in an emergency support rota (1 week in 6, post-assessment)
* Committing to continuous professional development via structured internal and external training
What We’re Looking For
* 2+ years of hands-on experience servicing, repairing, and modifying life safety systems: fire alarms, emergency lighting, call systems, etc.
* Stable work history, primarily with companies specialising in fire alarm and life safety systems
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points)
* Technically minded with a strong willingness to learn and develop
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
* Formal qualifications such as FIA, Zzeus, BAFE (or equivalent)
* Proven experience working on major brands including Advanced, Gent, Siemens, Morley, and Notifier – this is a distinct advantage
* In-depth knowledge of UK statutory requirements for life safety systems
* Certified in fire alarm installation, commissioning, and maintenance via FIA or IFEDA
What Leader Systems Offers
* Competitive salary with performance bonuses
* Company-provided estate car or van, laptop, mobile phone, test equipment, and full PPE
* Structured in-house and external training
* Paid call-out retainer as part of the emergency support rota
* Contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Subsidised private healthcare
* Access to mental health and wellbeing support
* Loyalty holiday scheme plus Christmas shutdown
Ready to Grow Your Career?
At Leader Systems, this is more than just a job – it’s a career opportunity with a company that genuinely invests in its people. Many of our top engineers have progressed into senior and specialist roles through our structured development pathways.
If you’re a dedicated engineer with a strong background in fire alarms and life safety systems, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with Leader Systems!
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