Job Description:

Fire Alarm Engineer

📍 Swindon, Wiltshire
💰 £38,000 – £40,000 + Benefits
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established housing provider, working across a residential property portfolio in the Swindon area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for a stable, long-term role with excellent benefits and career development.

🔧 The Role

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and installation of fire safety and security systems across multiple sites.

Duties include:

• Servicing and maintaining fire alarms, extinguishers, and life safety systems
• Carrying out installations and remedial works
• Working on systems such as emergency lighting, smoke vents, access control, and fire curtains/shutters
• Fault finding, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs efficiently
• Delivering excellent customer service and keeping residents informed
• Managing tools, stock, and equipment effectively

✅ Requirements

• Experience working in fire alarms / fire & security environment
• Strong knowledge of relevant British Standards and compliance
• Ability to fault find and resolve technical issues
• Good customer-facing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

🎓 Qualifications (Desirable)

• BS5839-1 and/or BS5839-6
• NICEIC Fire Alarm Units (1, 5, 6)
• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards)

💡 Candidates with solid experience but still working towards qualifications are encouraged to apply — training support may be provided.

🎁 What’s on Offer

• £38,000 rising to £40,000 (based on performance)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Health & wellbeing support
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training & career progression