Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Smile Digital Talent LtdBristolreedpublished 10/22/2026
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About the company

We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer who enjoys fault finding, solving technical problems and working independently to join this family owned Fire & Security business, who are continuing to grow its engineering team across the South West.

Your tasks

They are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to cover Bristol and surrounding areas, carrying out servicing, maintenance and reactive fault finding across a range of fire alarm systems.

Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance of fire alarm systems.

Attend reactive callouts, diagnose faults and complete repairs.

Work across a variety of fire alarm panels and manufacturers.

Identify technical issues and provide practical solutions.

Complete service reports and maintain accurate documentation.

Build positive relationships with customers and provide a professional service.

Work independently in the field, with support from an experienced engineering team.

Requirements

What we need you to have Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Fire Alarm Maintenance Engineer or similar.

Strong hands-on experience in servicing, maintenance and reactive fault finding.

Confidence diagnosing and repairing faults independently.

Experience working across different fire alarm manufacturers and panels.

Good understanding of relevant fire alarm standards, including BS 5839.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

We are particularly interested in engineers with strong servicing and fault finding experience rather than those whose background is predominantly installation.

What we offer

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands on, takes pride in their work and wants to join a supportive business offering stability and long term opportunities.

What's on Offer Salary: £34,000–£40,000, depending on experience.

Paid door-to-door travel, with a typical working pattern of 8am–5pm.

Company vehicle and fuel card.

Paid overtime.

Paid on-call standby and callout hours.

23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.

Additional holiday entitlement with service.

Company sick pay scheme with service.

24/7 GP access and employee assistance programme.

Long term opportunity within an established, growing business.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a new opportunity in the Bristol area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and we will be in touch for an initial confidential conversation.

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Fire Alarm Service Engineer – Bristol - £34,000–£40,000 + Paid Door-to-Door Travel + Paid Overtime + Company Vehicle