Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer – Stafford Location: Stafford | Type: Permanent Salary: £28,295 – £45,5000+ Overtime + Travel Time + On-Call Retainers Joining Bonus: £1,000 Golden Handshake* Realistic OTE: Up to £55,000+ per annumWe’re working in partnership with a leading national provider of fire safety and electrical services who are looking to expand their team with a talented and motivated Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer based in the Stafford area.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing business with a strong presence in the social housing sector, where no two days are the same. You’ll be provided with all the tools and support you need—including a company van, fuel card, uniform, full test equipment, mobile, and laptop—to succeed in a highly rewarding role. The Role:As a Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer, your core responsibility will be the PPM servicing and reactive maintenance of life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and more. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality service and maintaining compliance to ensure tenant safety across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities:Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1), emergency lighting, access control, and nurse call systemsComplete and submit detailed service reportsIdentify system deficiencies and recommend improvementsMaintain and inspect associated safety equipment (fire extinguishers, AOVs, etc.)Manage van stock efficiently and liaise with internal departments for restockingEnsure a safety-first approach to all worksAim for a first-time fix where possible About You:We’re looking for engineers with a passion for safety and a strong eye for detail. Ideally, you will have:Proven experience working on both analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systemsFIA qualifications (or equivalent) – BS5839-1A solid understanding of British Standards (particularly BS5839 parts 1 & 6)Strong IT skills for digital reporting and communicationA full, clean UK driving licenceFlexibility to participate in an on-call rota and work overtime What’s in It for You?Overtime, travel time, and out-of-hours pay (engineers regularly earn £50k+)£1,000 joining bonus*Company van and fuel cardMobile phone, tablet, test equipment & power tools22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (30 days total)Ongoing training and genuine progression opportunitiesMental health and wellbeing supportEmployee assistance programme, discount scheme, pension & life cover