Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Location: Newcastle & Sunderland Area
Salary: £36,000+ per annum + Benefits
Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shifts
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for your next challenge?
A growing and reputable fire & life safety specialist is expanding its field team across the North East and is looking for a skilled engineer to support sites across Newcastle, Sunderland, and the surrounding areas.
This is a hands-on role focused on servicing, maintenance, and fault finding, ensuring life safety systems remain fully compliant and operational.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain, and carry out small works on Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems
Perform inspections, testing, diagnostics, and fault finding
Respond to reactive callouts and planned maintenance visits
Work on systems including Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, Disabled Alarms, and Disabled Refuge Systems
Produce clear and accurate technical reports
Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively on-site What We're Looking For
Proven experience in fire alarm servicing and maintenance
Strong knowledge of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems
Previous field-based experience and willingness to travel locally
Confident in fault-finding and diagnostics
Strong customer-facing skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience working in commercial environments Desirable
Level 3 EAL / FIA qualification (or similar)
Knowledge of BS 5839-1, BS 5266, and 17th Edition
Interest in developing into a multi-skilled engineer The Package
Salary from £36,000+
Overtime and commission available (OTE potential)
Company Van
Monday-Friday day shifts
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Enhanced overtime rates
1 in 5 callout rota (£175 standby payment)
Pension Scheme
Sick Pay, Mental Health Support, Online Discounts About Precision People
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Interested?
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