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Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 34,500 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer who can hit the ground running and deliver high‑quality service across a range of life‑safety systems.

You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and minor repairs of:

  * Fire Alarm Systems

  * AOV (Automatic Opening Ventilation) Systems

  * Emergency Lighting

  * FFE (Fire Fighting Equipment)

We work with a wide range of systems, so experience with platforms such as Protec, Advanced, and FireClass is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and testing of fire safety systems.

  * Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently.

  * Respond to call-outs within agreed KPI timeframes.

  * Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant standards and regulations.

  * Provide clear, accurate reporting and documentation.

  * Deliver excellent customer service while representing the company on-site.

What We’re Looking For

  * Proven experience as a Active Fire Service or Fire Alarm Engineer.

  * Strong technical knowledge across fire alarms, AOVs, emergency lighting, and FFE.

  * Familiarity with systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass, or similar.

  * Required Qualifications & ExperienceIndustry Training & Competency

  * FIA (Fire Industry Association) training in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (Units 1–4)

Electrical & Technical Qualifications

  * Level 3 Electrical Installation (City & Guilds or equivalent)

  * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – desirable

  * ECS/CSCS Card for site access

AOV & Smoke Control

  * Competency or manufacturer training in AOV/smoke control systems (e.g., SE Controls, WindowMaster, Colt)

  * FIA or equivalent training in Emergency Lighting

  * BS 5306 Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance certification (for FFE work)

  * Manufacturer training on systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass (or similar)

  * Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

  * Full Clean UK driving licence. Van and Fuel provided

  * Must live close to Wythenshawe

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