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Fire Alarm installation Engineer
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Bury, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out the installation, servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm systems across the North West. The role involves working across commercial, industrial, and residential sites, ensuring all systems comply with current regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Install and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS 5839 standards
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Service and maintain existing fire alarm systems
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Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
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Complete accurate service reports, certificates, and documentation
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Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and other engineers
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Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health & safety regulations
*
Participate in an on-call rota where required
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Manage tools, equipment, and company vehicle responsibly
Systems Experience (Desirable)
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Conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
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Knowledge of manufacturers such as Gent, Apollo, Advanced, Notifier, C-Tec, or similar
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Basic understanding of emergency lighting (advantageous but not essential)
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer (installation and servicing)
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Good knowledge of fire alarm regulations and British Standards
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
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Good communication and customer service skills
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IT literacy for reporting and documentation
Qualifications
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Relevant fire alarm qualifications (e.g. FIA units) preferred
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ECS/CSCS card (or ability to obtain)
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Full UK driving licence (essential)
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
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Company vehicle, fuel card, phone, and tools
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Supportive team environment
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Opportunity for career progression
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out the installation, servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm systems across the North West. The role involves working across commercial, industrial, and residential sites, ensuring all systems comply with current regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
*
Install and maintain fire alarm systems in line with BS 5839 standards
*
Service and maintain existing fire alarm systems
*
Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
*
Complete accurate service reports, certificates, and documentation
*
Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and other engineers
*
Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health & safety regulations
*
Participate in an on-call rota where required
*
Manage tools, equipment, and company vehicle responsibly
Systems Experience (Desirable)
*
Conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
*
Knowledge of manufacturers such as Gent, Apollo, Advanced, Notifier, C-Tec, or similar
*
Basic understanding of emergency lighting (advantageous but not essential)
Required Skills & Experience
*
Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer (installation and servicing)
*
Good knowledge of fire alarm regulations and British Standards
*
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
*
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
*
Good communication and customer service skills
*
IT literacy for reporting and documentation
Qualifications
*
Relevant fire alarm qualifications (e.g. FIA units) preferred
*
ECS/CSCS card (or ability to obtain)
*
Full UK driving licence (essential)
What We Offer
*
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
*
Company vehicle, fuel card, phone, and tools
*
Ongoing training and professional development
*
Supportive team environment
*
Opportunity for career progression