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Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wales
Expire in: a month
Job Description
The Fire Alarm Service Engineer is responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of fire detection and alarm systems in a range of commercial, industrial, and residential properties. This role plays a critical part in ensuring system reliability, safety compliance, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct routine servicing, maintenance, and testing of fire alarm systems to ensure they meet all required standards and regulations (e.g., BS 5839, NFPA 72).
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Perform system diagnostics, fault finding, and emergency repairs on-site.
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Modify existing fire alarm systems as required (e.g., panel upgrades, device replacement, wiring corrections).
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Respond to service calls promptly, diagnose issues, and restore system functionality efficiently.
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Provide technical support and advice to clients regarding system performance, upgrades, and compliance.
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Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality and documented accurately.
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Maintain and update service records, reports, and compliance documentation.
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Liaise with contractors, building managers, and other engineers as necessary.
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Stay current with applicable standards, industry practices, and manufacturer training.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Proven experience in servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems (minimum 2–3 years preferred).
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Strong working knowledge of systems such as:
Notifier, Gent, Advanced, Morley, Kentec, Apollo, Hochiki, Siemens, Honeywell, or similar.
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Familiarity with emergency lighting, smoke ventilation, or other life safety systems is advantageous.
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Knowledge of BS 5839
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Valid ECS card / CSCS card or relevant trade qualifications
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FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent certifications
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Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Full, clean driving licence.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs per day.
Additional Requirements:
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Participate in on-call rota for out-of-hours service response.
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Willingness to travel to various client sites, sometimes at short notice.
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Ability to pass background checks and security clearances for sensitive sites.
Benefits (Optional Section):
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Competitive salary and overtime pay
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Company vehicle, tools, and mobile phone
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Paid holidays and sick leave
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training and certification support
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