Fire Alarm Technician
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  • England,South East,West Sussex,Crawley
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Job Description:
Fire Alarm Engineer – Field-Based | Gatwick Area | East Sussex | West Sussex
£35,000 - £38,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided
Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path
Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?
This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that’s growing across the UK . You’ll cover both extinguishers and alarm systems from servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.


What You’ll Do:* Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
* Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems – starting with their bespoke SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
* Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
* Travel from site to site – door-to-door travel paid.
* Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
* Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
* Once trained, you’ll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).
Requirements
* Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing
* A full UK driving licence.
*BAFE certification (required).
* Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.
* Technical aptitude – switched on and eager to learn.
* Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
* Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS


What You’ll Get:*£35,000 - £38,000 basic salary
*Quarterly bonus scheme
*Door-to-door travel paid
*Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
*25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
*Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
*Pension + company events + development courses
*Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
* Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4–6 weeks
*6-month probation with excellent support
* Paid monthly – first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period


Where You’ll Be:Field-based across Gatwick area/East/West Sussex, just outside M25. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.
If you’re technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.

Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.
Job number 3436664

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