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Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: St Albans

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Senior Fire Alarm Engineer – £60K OTE

Location: Hertfordshire – must be happy working in and around London

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 pa + paid travel, on-call and overtime

OTE: £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Industry: Fire and Security

ABOUT

You’ll be joining a long-established UK provider of life safety and security systems with over 25 years of experience. The company designs, installs, maintains, and monitors fire and security systems, ensuring compliance and strong customer service.

The business is focused on growth through investment in people, technical excellence, and ongoing development.

Benefits – Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

9/10 day working fortnight (work-life balance)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 35 days with service)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life assurance (3x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24/7 GP and mental health support
Training and development programmes
Career progression pathways
Quarterly reviews and development check-ins
Recognition schemes and annual company event

Responsibilities – Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

As a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer, your role will include:

Commissioning addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
Advanced fault finding and root cause analysis
Programming cause & effect and networked systems
Producing commissioning reports and technical documentation
Acting as on-site technical lead and escalation point
Supporting and mentoring engineers
Delivering on-the-job training and sharing best practice
Ensuring compliance with British Standards and company procedures
Carrying out audits and quality inspections
Liaising with clients and providing technical support on site

Requirements – Senior Fire Alarm Engineer 

Experience commissioning and fault-finding fire alarm systems
Strong understanding of fire system programming and diagnostics
Experience with systems such as Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley or Kentec
Ability to support and lead engineers on site
Strong attention to detail and compliance focus
Good communication and customer-facing skills
Proactive, accountable, “right first time” approach
Technical reporting and documentation experience

Why Join?

This is a senior hands-on role where you’ll act as the technical expert on site, leading complex fire system work and supporting engineering teams.

You’ll benefit from strong earning potential, structured development, and genuine work-life balance in a growing organisation.

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Engineer based in or near Hertfordshire, this is your chance to join a respected business offering progression, stability, and strong earnings.

Keywords:

Senior Fire Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer, Fault Finding Engineer, Life Safety Systems, Fire Detection Systems

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