Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer
- Location: Bristol
- Salary: £32000 - £37000 per annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Date Posted: 16/09/2025
Field Fire Alarm Service Engineer – £32,000–£37,000 | Full-Time | Field-Based | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00
Recruiting on behalf of our client – an industry leader in fire safety systems
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer ready for your next challenge?
We're working with a highly reputable client in the fire and security sector who is looking to expand their field team. This is a fantastic permanent, full-time opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a growing business and work across a regional patch.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire safety systems in line with BS5839
- Attending emergency call-outs, performing fault-finding, and modifying existing systems
- Providing outstanding customer service on-site and ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Completing service reports and company documents in a timely and accurate manner
- Communicating on-site issues and additional work requirements to the Field Services Manager
- Supporting installation teams on occasion
- Following strict health & safety procedures and always wearing appropriate PPE
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or similar field-based role
- Strong fault-finding and system modification experience
- Excellent communication and time-management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- IT proficiency (for service reports, scheduling, etc.)
- FIA Foundation Certification and sound knowledge of BS5839
Desirable
- Additional FIA training or specialist courses
- Experience working in customer-facing field roles
- Familiarity with quality audits and compliance procedures
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £32,000–£37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
- Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
- Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota
- Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours
- Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)
- Mobile phone & IT equipment
- Tools & full PPE provided
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Work with a supportive, values-driven team
Additional Package Benefits:
- Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
- Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota
- Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours
- Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)
- Mobile phone & IT equipment
- Tools & full PPE provided
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Work with a supportive, values-driven team
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate regularly with:
- Field Services Manager & Senior Engineers
- Service Administrators
- Project Managers
- QHSE & HR Teams
- Customers across various sectors
Company Values
Our client is part of the DEF Network and prides itself on:
Respect & Diversity | Professionalism | Customer Focus | Innovation | Simplicity
Ready to apply or want to know more?
Apply Today!
Please note: This is a field-based role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full, clean driving licence.
Recruiting on behalf of our client – an industry leader in fire safety systems
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer ready for your next challenge?
We're working with a highly reputable client in the fire and security sector who is looking to expand their field team. This is a fantastic permanent, full-time opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a growing business and work across a regional patch.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire safety systems in line with BS5839
- Attending emergency call-outs, performing fault-finding, and modifying existing systems
- Providing outstanding customer service on-site and ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Completing service reports and company documents in a timely and accurate manner
- Communicating on-site issues and additional work requirements to the Field Services Manager
- Supporting installation teams on occasion
- Following strict health & safety procedures and always wearing appropriate PPE
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or similar field-based role
- Strong fault-finding and system modification experience
- Excellent communication and time-management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- IT proficiency (for service reports, scheduling, etc.)
- FIA Foundation Certification and sound knowledge of BS5839
Desirable
- Additional FIA training or specialist courses
- Experience working in customer-facing field roles
- Familiarity with quality audits and compliance procedures
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £32,000–£37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
- Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
- Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota
- Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours
- Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)
- Mobile phone & IT equipment
- Tools & full PPE provided
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Work with a supportive, values-driven team
Additional Package Benefits:
- Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes
- Standby allowance: £150 per week when on the on-call rota
- Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 contracted hours
- Company van (with personal use potential depending on policy)
- Mobile phone & IT equipment
- Tools & full PPE provided
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Work with a supportive, values-driven team
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate regularly with:
- Field Services Manager & Senior Engineers
- Service Administrators
- Project Managers
- QHSE & HR Teams
- Customers across various sectors
Company Values
Our client is part of the DEF Network and prides itself on:
Respect & Diversity | Professionalism | Customer Focus | Innovation | Simplicity
Ready to apply or want to know more?
Apply Today!
Please note: This is a field-based role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full, clean driving licence.
