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Job Description
Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Location: Newcastle & Sunderland Area
Salary: £36,000+ per annum + Benefits
Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shifts
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for your next challenge?
A growing and reputable fire & life safety specialist is expanding its field team across the North East and is looking for a skilled engineer to support sites across Newcastle, Sunderland, and the surrounding areas.
This is a hands-on role focused on servicing, maintenance, and fault finding, ensuring life safety systems remain fully compliant and operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and carry out small works on Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems
- Perform inspections, testing, diagnostics, and fault finding
- Respond to reactive callouts and planned maintenance visits
- Work on systems including Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, Disabled Alarms, and Disabled Refuge Systems
- Produce clear and accurate technical reports
- Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively on-site
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in fire alarm servicing and maintenance
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems
- Previous field-based experience and willingness to travel locally
- Confident in fault-finding and diagnostics
- Strong customer-facing skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working in commercial environments
Desirable
- Level 3 EAL / FIA qualification (or similar)
- Knowledge of BS 5839-1, BS 5266, and 17th Edition
- Interest in developing into a multi-skilled engineer
The Package
- Salary from £36,000+
- Overtime and commission available (OTE potential)
- Company Van
- Monday-Friday day shifts
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Enhanced overtime rates
- 1 in 5 callout rota (£175 standby payment)
- Pension Scheme
- Sick Pay, Mental Health Support, Online Discounts About Precision People
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.
Interested?
To apply for the Fire Alarm Service Engineer position, here are your two options:
- "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty Reeves on
- 0116 254 5411
- between 8.00 am - 5.00 pm.
- "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview." - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.
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- Location:
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Government