Fire Alarm Service & Emergency Lighting Engineer
Location
Birmingham & surrounding areas (West Midlands)
Salary
Up to £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
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overtime, travel time, and on-call (if applicable)
Start Date
ASAP
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service & Emergency Lighting Engineer to join our growing team in Birmingham. The role involves servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing fire alarm systems and emergency lighting across commercial and residential sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable engineer looking for long-term stability, competitive pay, and consistent local work.
Key Responsibilities
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Service, maintain, and fault-find fire alarm systems (conventional & addressable)
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Carry out emergency lighting inspections, testing, and repairs
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Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently
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Complete service reports and certification accurately
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Ensure all work complies with relevant British Standards (BS 5839 & BS 5266)
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Liaise professionally with clients and site contacts
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Work independently and manage your own workload
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Participate in on-call rota if required
Requirements
Essential:
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Proven experience servicing fire alarm systems
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Strong knowledge of BS 5839 & BS 5266
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Experience with emergency lighting systems
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to work independently and troubleshoot faults
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Good communication and customer service skills
Desirable:
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FIA units or equivalent qualifications
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Experience with systems such as Gent, Notifier, Morley, Advanced, Kentec, etc.
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IPAF / ECS / CSCS
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Previous commercial or multi-site experience
What’s on Offer
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Salary up to £42,000 DOE
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Company vehicle, tools, and equipment
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Overtime and call-out opportunities
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training and development
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Local work where possible
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Stable, long-term position with a growing company