Fire Engineer

Fire Engineer (Social Housing) - Scunthorpe / Doncaster

Salary: £28,295 - £42,440 per annum + overtime, travel time & out-of-hours retainer

Location:

Scunthorpe / Doncaster
Bonus: £1,000 joining bonus
* An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer to join a leading compliance and safety service provider, delivering fire safety servicing, maintenance, and repairs across social housing properties in the Scunthorpe and Doncaster areas.
This role is primarily focused on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), alongside reactive repairs of life safety systems. You will work across a variety of sites and environments, playing a key role in supporting Health & Safety compliance and ensuring systems are maintained to the highest standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting systems

Work on associated systems including nurse call, access control, AOVs, and fire extinguishers

Carry out repairs and remedial works to life safety systems where required

Complete engineer service reports accurately and within required timescales

Identify and report system deficiencies or deviations from standards

Maintain emergency lighting systems and associated equipment

Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with technical and procurement teams to ensure stock levels are maintained

Maintain a strong Health & Safety mindset, identifying and reporting risks promptly

Aim to achieve a first-time fix wherever possible

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems

Knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems

FIA training (or equivalent) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals

Good understanding of BS5839 (Part 1 and Part
6)

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations within the workplace

Good IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

Flexible approach to work, including participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota

Salary & Package

Salary: £28,295 - £42,440 per annum (based on a 40-hour week)

Significant earning potential with overtime, travel time, and out-of-hours retainer fees

Fire Engineers typically work 45-50 hours per week, increasing overall earnings

Overtime paid at 1.5×

Joining Bonus: £1,000 (paid in vouchers, subject to terms)

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company phone and tablet

Full test equipment and power tools provided

22 days holiday + bank holidays (30 days total)

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing and mental health support

Employee discount scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Fire Engineer to join a stable and growing organisation, offering strong earning potential, varied work, and long-term career development.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Fire Engineer
Fire Engineer

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