Lead Fire Alarm Engineer

Senior Fire Alarm Engineer Package Details

• Up to £45,000 Basic Salary
• Lucrative Commission Scheme – Earn up to 7.5% on First-Time Fixes, Non-Compliance Quotations, Battery Replacements & Additional Works. On average Engineers are taking home an additional £10k
• Travel Time Paid (Minus 30 Minutes Each Way)
• £145 Standby Payment
• Call Out Rota – 1 in 8–9 Weeks
• Minimum 2 Hours Paid at Time and a Half on Call Out + £15 Per Call Out Attended
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Buy up to 5 Additional Days
• Private Healthcare
• Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, Tools & Uniform Provided
• Ongoing Training & Career Development

An established and highly regarded Fire & Security specialist is looking to appoint a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join its growing engineering team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality life safety solutions across commercial environments, the business continues to invest in its engineers, offering excellent earning potential, genuine career progression and a supportive management team. This is an opportunity to join a company that values technical expertise and rewards engineers for delivering exceptional customer service.

As a Lead Fire Alarm Engineer, you'll be responsible for servicing, fault finding and commissioning fire alarm systems across a portfolio of commercial customers throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands. One of the key benefits of this role is the local patch, with all sites located within approximately one hour of Birmingham, providing a better work‑life balance and significantly reducing long‑distance travel.

This position would suit an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking to take the next step in their career while remaining hands‑on and technically involved.

• Service and maintenance of Fire Alarm systems
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Commissioning of Fire Alarm systems
• Providing excellent customer service on site
• Identifying remedial works and additional opportunities
• Completing electronic service reports accurately
• Working in accordance with current industry standards and Health & Safety procedures
• Participating in a low‑frequency call‑out rota

• Strong experience servicing and commissioning Fire Alarm systems
• Excellent fault‑finding abilities
• Experience working within commercial environments
• Gent product knowledge (preferred but not essential)
• A full UK Driving Licence
• A professional and customer‑focused approach