Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: ME14 Weavering Kent
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Technician
Salary: £40,000 basic (dependent on experience) + Commission Incentive Package
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hours per week)
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Technician to carry out maintenance, servicing, fault finding, breakdowns, remedial works and occasional minor installations across a variety of customer sites.
The successful candidate will have strong technical ability, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain, service and carry out remedial works on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across various customer sites.
* Conduct inspections, testing, diagnostics and fault finding, producing detailed technical reports.
* Ensure compliance with BS 5839-1:2025, BS 5266-1:2025 and all relevant health and safety policies.
* Work on other fire-related systems, including air sampling systems, beam detection, flame detection, disabled toilet alarms, disabled refuge systems and nurse call systems.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work completed.
* Communicate effectively with customers, providing excellent service and resolving issues promptly.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to support operational delivery and continuous improvement.
Skills & Qualifications
* Knowledge of and hands-on experience with fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
* Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
* Experience working with a variety of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
* Maintenance experience with aspirating detection systems.
* Level 3 EAL or FIA qualifications in Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting Systems would be beneficial but are not essential, as training will be provided.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays when required.
Personal Attributes
* Customer-focused: Committed to delivering high-quality service.
* Proactive: Able to work independently and resolve technical problems effectively.
* Adaptable: Comfortable working in a variety of environments and responding to changing priorities.
* Detail-oriented: Strong awareness of compliance, safety and accurate record-keeping.
* Committed to professional development: Willing to keep up to date with industry standards and new technologies.
* Professional integrity: Demonstrates a strong work ethic and professional approach.
What We Offer
* Competitive basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience, plus a commission incentive package.
* Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
* 20 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
* An additional day's holiday for each full year of completed service, up to a maximum of 25 days.
* Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes each way, with callouts paid door to door.
* Refer-a-friend scheme.
* Company-issued workwear and tools