Fire and Emergency lighting Technician

Location: Weavering

Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Technician

Salary: £40,000 basic (dependent on experience) + Commission Incentive Package

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Technician to carry out maintenance, servicing, fault finding, breakdowns, remedial works and occasional minor installations across a variety of customer sites.
The successful candidate will have strong technical ability, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain, service and carry out remedial works on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across various customer sites.

* Conduct inspections, testing, diagnostics and fault finding, producing detailed technical reports.

* Ensure compliance with BS 5839-1:2025, BS 5266-1:2025 and all relevant health and safety policies.

* Work on other fire-related systems, including air sampling systems, beam detection, flame detection, disabled toilet alarms, disabled refuge systems and nurse call systems.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work completed.

* Communicate effectively with customers, providing excellent service and resolving issues promptly.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues to support operational delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

* Knowledge of and hands-on experience with fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.

* Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.

* Experience working with a variety of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.

* Maintenance experience with aspirating detection systems.

* Level 3 EAL or FIA qualifications in Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting Systems would be beneficial but are not essential, as training will be provided.

* Excellent communication and customer service skills.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays when required.

Personal Attributes

* Customer-focused:
Committed to delivering high-quality service.

* Proactive:
Able to work independently and resolve technical problems effectively.

* Adaptable:
Comfortable working in a variety of environments and responding to changing priorities.

* Detail-oriented:
Strong awareness of compliance, safety and accurate record-keeping.

* Committed to professional development:
Willing to keep up to date with industry standards and new technologies.

* Professional integrity:
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and professional approach.

What We Offer

* Competitive basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience, plus a commission incentive package.

* Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

* 20 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

* An additional day's holiday for each full year of completed service, up to a maximum of 25 days.

* Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes each way, with callouts paid door to door.

* Refer-a-friend scheme.

* Company-issued workwear and tools