Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm & Nurse Call Engineer (Service & Maintenance) Chatham £35,000 - £45,000 DOE. Role Overview

We are seeking a Fire Alarm & Nurse Call Engineer to carry out breakdowns, servicing, and maintenance across a range of systems and environments. The role involves working on both fire alarm and nurse call systems, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

• Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm and nurse call systems
• Attend breakdowns and fault‑find across multiple system types
• Work on both wired and wireless nurse call systems
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and regulations
• Provide excellent customer service across all client sites
• Complete accurate documentation and reports

• Nurse call systems (including bedhead trunking systems)
• Fire alarm systems (including Advanced panels)

• NHS and healthcare facilities
• Private care settings
• Prisons
• Schools

• Primary coverage:
  Maidstone/Chatham/Sittingbourne
• Travel required to sites within approximately one hour radius

• 7:30am – 5:30pm (includes travel time)
• Site hours typically 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Early/late travel allowances (meal claims applicable)

• Call-out rota: 1 in 6 weeks
• Standby allowance: £375 per rota
• Overtime rates:
  • 1.5x (weekdays & Saturdays)
  • 2x (Sundays)

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
• Pension: 6% employer contribution
• Life insurance: 4x annual salary
• Sick pay: from day one
• Bonus scheme (company-wide performance bonus)
• Additional perks:
  • Health cash plan (Simply Health – Level
    3)
  • Birthday & Christmas vouchers

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional day per year after 5 years’ service (up to 30 days)
• Buy/sell holiday scheme available

• Company car provided (estate vehicle)
• Personal use included
• Fuel card provided
• Transition to electric vehicles planned

• FIA Foundation qualification preferred (training provided if not held)
• Ongoing manufacturer and in‑house training
• Access to dedicated training facilities
• Strong technical and operational support

• Clear progression pathways
• Opportunities to move into Lead Engineer and Regional roles
• Proven internal promotion track record

• Experience in fire alarm and/or nurse call systems (preferred)
• FIA Foundation qualification (desirable, not essential)
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Good fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Full UK driving licence