Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Employer: Technical Resources

Location: Tyne and Wear

Salary: £220 - £240

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sector: Security & Emergency Services

Job Description

Job Title: Fire Alarm Service Engineer Location: Newcastle Length: Monthly rolling contract Rate: £240 per day Are you a Fire Alarm Service Engineer based in Newcastle looking for your next contract opportunity? As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive servicing of fire alarm systems across a variety of commercial, industrial, and public sector sites throughout the North East. You will be joining an established company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions to its customers. Responsibilities: * Carry out routine servicing and inspection of fire alarm systems across multiple sites in line with BS 5839 standards. * Diagnose and resolve faults on a range of fire alarm systems, ensuring minimal disruption to site operations. * Complete accurate service records and reports following each site visit, maintaining full documentation for compliance purposes. * Liaise professionally with site managers and facilities teams to coordinate access and communicate findings. * Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current health and safety regulations. Experience and Certifications required: * Proven experience in the servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, ideally 3+ years in a similar field-based role. * Hands-on experience with a range of fire alarm panels from manufacturers such as Advanced, Hochiki, Gent, or Kentec. * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across conventional and addressable systems. * Full UK driving licence, as the role involves daily travel across multiple sites. * FIA Level 3 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems qualification (desirable). * ECS/CSCS card (desirable). Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information. We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK.

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