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Fire Alarm Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 31,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry.

We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority.

Salary: £31,000- £40,000 per annum + overtime, travel time, and on-call allowances

? Realistic OTE up to £50,000 including bonuses and additional earnings

? £1,000 joining bonus (paid in stages*)

An established and growing provider of fire, security, and electrical services is looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to join its dynamic team. This role focuses on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing.

You'll be working in different environments day-to-day, acting as a key point of contact for clients and ensuring systems are compliant, safe, and fully operational. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and values high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain, fault-find, install, and commission systems including:

Fire alarms (addressable & conventional)
Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs)
CCTV systems
Access control
Warden call systems
Fire extinguishers
Complete detailed service reports and documentation
Identify and report system faults, deficiencies, or compliance issues
Maintain emergency lighting and associated life safety equipment
Manage van stock and coordinate replenishment when required
Follow health & safety procedures and proactively identify risks
Aim for first-time fixes wherever possible

About You

Experience working with fire alarm systems and related life safety equipment
Good understanding of BS5839 standards (Part 1 & 6)
FIA training (or equivalent) preferred
Full UK driving licence
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Comfortable using digital tools and completing reports
Awareness of workplace health & safety regulations
Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in an on-call rota
What's on Offer

Competitive base salary with significant earning potential through overtime
Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Company vehicle and fuel card
Uniform, tools, and full test equipment provided
Laptop/tablet and mobile phone
22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 days total)
Structured career development and progression opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including:

Employee assistance programme
Wellbeing and mental health support
Discount schemes
Life assurance
Pension scheme

Please send your CV for consideration or call the office and ask Ella for more details

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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