fire alarm engineer jobs

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 basic | OTE: £50,000 – £55,000
Location: Field-based – South Coast & surrounding areas

Why Join Us?

We’re a growing fire and security company with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism. Just as importantly, we’re committed to creating a workplace where engineers feel valued, trusted, and properly supported.

We believe great people do their best work when expectations are clear, training is provided, and their experience is respected. You won’t be micromanaged — instead, you’ll be given the tools, backing, and autonomy to take ownership of your role.

Your contribution matters here. We actively listen to feedback, recognise good work, and support long-term career development. If you’re looking for a stable, professional environment where your skills are genuinely appreciated, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Basic salary: £38,000 – £45,000
• On-target earnings: £50,000 – £55,000
• Company vehicle (with private use option)
• Paid travel time after the first 30 minutes
• Overtime paid at a premium rate
• Standby / on-call allowance
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare plan
• 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Additional day off in lieu for bank holiday work
• Full remote technical support
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee referral scheme rewards

The Role

As a Fire & Security Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of a range of fire and security systems, working in line with current industry standards and company procedures.

This is a field-based role covering a regular service area with occasional call-outs as part of a rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintain:
• Fire alarm systems
• Intruder alarms
• CCTV systems (IP & analogue)
• Access control systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently
• Complete PPMs to a high standard
• Carry out remedial works and some installation tasks
• Provide system demonstrations and explain false alarm causes to customers
• Deliver excellent customer service on every visit
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota (1 in 5)
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and information security policies

About You

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fire & security service/repair role
• Strong experience with intruder alarms (e.g. Galaxy, Menvier, Scantronic)
• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems, including PPMs
• Knowledge of CCTV and access control systems (including IP/networked systems)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience carrying out extinguisher PPMs

Working Hours & Location

• Monday to Friday
• Field-based / on the road
• On-call rota: 1 in 5
• Expected travel area includes:

Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Chichester & Salisbury

• Immediate start available

If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a well-supported role with strong earning potential and a company that genuinely values its people, we’d be keen to speak with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance

Work Location: On the road