Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer Reading Permanent Salary: £31,855 - £40,630 + overtime, travel time & out-of-hours retainer Realistic OTE up to £60,000
About the RoleWe are currently seeking an experienced Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer to join a growing and highly motivated team delivering essential safety services across the Social Housing sector.This role focusses on PPM servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of life safety systems, ensuring fullpliance with health and safety standards. Each day will bring a variety of environments and locations, where you will act as a key representative of the business, providing excellent customer service and technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
1. Service, maintain, fault-find, install, andmission:Fire alarm systems (analogue addressable & conventional)Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs)CCTV systemsAccess control systemsWarden call systemsFire extinguishers
2. Identify and report system faults, deficiencies, or deviations
3. Maintain and test emergency lighting systems and associated equipment
4. Manage van stock levels and coordinate replenishment
5. Promote a strong health & safety culture, identifying and reporting risks
6. Deliver a “first-time fix” wherever possible
About YouWe are looking for someone who is reliable, detail-focused, andmitted to high standards of safety and service. Full UK driving licence
Proven experience with fire alarm systems
Knowledge of BS5839 (Part 1 and Part 6)
FIA training or equivalent (BS5839-1 Fundamentals)
What’s on Offer
7. Overtime paid at standard rate
8. Typical earnings boosted by 45–50 hour working weeks
9. Phone, tablet, full test equipment & power tools
10. 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays (30 total)
11. Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Why Join?This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation working on key housing contracts, where tenant safety, quality workmanship, and employee development are top priorities.
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