Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer - Installation, Service & Commissioning | No Call out | £45k basic and KPI Bonus

Location of works: Oxford

Salary Bracket: £45,000 DOE and KPI Bonus
Industry: Fire & Life Safety

Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment Ltd - Specialists in finding the right talent across the full spectrum of Fire, Security, Mechanical & Electrical roles since 2015.

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly with an established and accredited fire protection provider to secure a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, all-round Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a varied role covering installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and commissioning.

The position is predominantly based across Oxford and surrounding areas. There is no call-out requirement, making this a great opportunity for an engineer looking for a strong work-life balance alongside good earning potential.

Salary and Benefits - Fire Alarm Engineer

* Salary up to £45,000
* KPI bonus scheme
* No call-out
* Company vehicle
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Overtime available with weekends paid at 1.5x
* 8:30am - 5:00pm working hours
* 30-minute unpaid lunch
* Travel time paid, minus 30 mins
* Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities - Fire Alarm Engineer

* Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
* Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
* Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
* Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
* Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
* Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
* Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
* Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
* Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
* Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills and Experience - Fire Alarm Engineer

The ideal candidate will have:

* Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
* Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
* Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
* FIA Units 1-5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
* Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: An established and growing business operating within the fire and life-safety sector, supporting a varied commercial customer base across Kent and the surrounding areas.

Work Culture: A professional and supportive environment focused on quality engineering and customer service. With no call-out requirement and predominantly local work, the role offers a strong work-life balance while still providing opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and the KPI bonus scheme.

Apply through 4way Recruitment Today!

If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer based in Oxford or the surrounding areas, this is an opportunity to join a respected company offering up to £45,000, KPI bonuses, a company vehicle, no call-outs and predominantly local work.

With 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements and enhanced weekend overtime, this could be an ideal move for an all-round Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a varied role with genuine work-life balance.

4way Recruitment are specialists in Fire & Security, Mechanical & Electrical recruitment. Since 2015, our focus has been connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

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