Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well‑established and growing fire and life safety company covering Newcastle & surrounding areas. This full‑time, permanent role offers a competitive basic salary, overtime, on‑call earnings, a company vehicle, and ongoing training with recognised fire alarm systems.
Package & Benefits
* Salary: £38,000–£40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
* Overtime available
* On‑call rota with additional earnings
* Company vehicle & fuel card
* Travel time paid
* Pension scheme
* Annual leave entitlement
* Ongoing training & manufacturer system training
* Permanent, full‑time position
* Location: Newcastle (field‑based, multi‑site)
Role & Responsibilities
* Servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of fire alarm systems
* Working on addressable, conventional, and GENT fire alarm systems (full training provided, including GENT where required)
* Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
* Working with a variety of fire alarm manufacturers’ systems
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with BS 5839 and current regulations
* Maintaining excellent communication with customers and internal teams
* Completing service reports and documentation accurately
* Supporting other engineers and assisting the wider team when required
Skills & Experience Required
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer or Fire Alarm Engineer
* Ideally 3+ years’ experience within the fire alarm industry (desirable, not essential)
* Strong fault‑finding and servicing knowledge of fire alarm systems
* Experience working with multiple manufacturers’ systems
* Willingness to undertake additional training and development
* Relevant certifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
* Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self‑motivation
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