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Fire alarm engineer

Reading (Berkshire)
Fortus Recruitment Group Limited
Fire alarm engineer
€40,000 a year
Posted: 20h ago
Offer description

Salary: £31,000- £40,000 per annum + overtime, travel time, and on-call allowances.

Realistic OTE up to £50,000 including bonuses and additional earnings.

£1,000 joining bonus (paid in stages).

An established and growing provider of fire, security, and electrical services is looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to join its dynamic team. This role focuses on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing.

You’ll be working in different environments day-to-day, acting as a key point of contact for clients and ensuring systems are compliant, safe, and fully operational. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and values high standards of service delivery.


Key Responsibilities

* Service, maintain, fault‑find, install, and commission systems including:
o Fire alarms (addressable & conventional)
o Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs)
o CCTV systems
o Access control
o Warden call systems
o Fire extinguishers
o Complete detailed service reports and documentation
o Identify and report system faults, deficiencies, or compliance issues
o Maintain emergency lighting and associated life safety equipment
o Manage van stock and coordinate replenishment when required
o Follow health & safety procedures and proactively identify risks
o Aim for first‑time fixes wherever possible


About You

* Experience working with fire alarm systems and related life safety equipment
* Good understanding of BS5839 standards (Part 1 & 6)
* FIA training (or equivalent) preferred
* Full UK driving licence
* Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
* Comfortable using digital tools and completing reports
* Awareness of workplace health & safety regulations
* Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in an on‑call rota


What's on Offer

* Competitive base salary with significant earning potential through overtime
* Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
* Company vehicle and fuel card
* Uniform, tools, and full test equipment provided
* Laptop/tablet and mobile phone
* 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 days total)
* Structured career development and progression opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits package including:
o Employee assistance programme
o Wellbeing and mental health support
o Discount schemes
o Life assurance
o Pension scheme

Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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