Overview
Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | North Birmingham, Derby, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Leicester. This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that's growing across the UK and actively expanding in North London and Middlesex. You'll start in extinguishers and be fully trained into alarm system servicing and installation, with a strong long-term development path.
Base pay range is £32,000 - £35,000 plus a Bonus Scheme, Overtime, and benefits. Full training provided; van, fuel, and door-to-door pay are included.
What You’ll Do
* Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
* Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems, starting with SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
* Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
* Travel from site to site with door-to-door travel paid.
* Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
* Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
* Join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months) once trained.
Qualifications
* Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or a transferable background (CCTV, white goods, audio/visual, lighting, etc.).
* A full UK driving licence.
* BAFE certification (required).
* Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.
* Technical aptitude—eager to learn.
* Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
* Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS or basic electrical skills are a plus.
What You’ll Get
* £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary
* Quarterly bonus scheme
* Door-to-door travel paid
* Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
* Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
* Pension, company events, and development courses
* Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
* Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4-6 weeks
* 6-month probation with support
* First 100 hours paid in your first pay to avoid unpaid period
Where You’ll Be
Field-based across North Birmingham, Derby, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Leicester. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.
Apply
If you’re technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll join a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.
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