Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm & Nurse Call Engineer (Service & Maintenance)

Chatham

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Fire Alarm & Nurse Call Engineer to carry out breakdowns, servicing, and maintenance across a range of systems and environments. The role involves working on both fire alarm and nurse call systems, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm and nurse call systems
Attend breakdowns and fault-find across multiple system types
Work on both wired and wireless nurse call systems
Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance
Ensure all work complies with industry standards and regulations
Provide excellent customer service across all client sites
Complete accurate documentation and reports
Systems & Equipment

Nurse call systems (including bedhead trunking systems)
Fire alarm systems (including Advanced panels)
Client Environments

NHS and healthcare facilities
Private care settings
Prisons
Schools
Location

Primary coverage: Maidstone/Chatham/Sittingbourne
Travel required to sites within approximately one hour radius
Working Hours

7:30am – 5:30pm (includes travel time)
Site hours typically 8:30am – 4:30pm
Early/late travel allowances (meal claims applicable)
On-Call & Overtime

Call-out rota: 1 in 6 weeks
Standby allowance: £375 per rota
Overtime rates:

1.5x (weekdays & Saturdays)
2x (Sundays)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Pension: 6% employer contribution
Life insurance: 4x annual salary
Sick pay: from day one
Bonus scheme (company-wide performance bonus)
Additional perks:

Health cash plan (Simply Health – Level 3)
Birthday & Christmas vouchers

Holiday Entitlement

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Additional day per year after 5 years’ service (up to 30 days)
Buy/sell holiday scheme available
Company Vehicle

Company car provided (estate vehicle)
Personal use included
Fuel card provided
Transition to electric vehicles planned
Training & Development

FIA Foundation qualification preferred (training provided if not held)
Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training
Access to dedicated training facilities
Strong technical and operational support
Career Progression

Clear progression pathways
Opportunities to move into Lead Engineer and Regional roles
Proven internal promotion track record
Candidate Requirements

Experience in fire alarm and/or nurse call systems (preferred)
FIA Foundation qualification (desirable, not essential)
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence
Ready for the next step? We can’t wait to hear from you! Submit your CV today or get in touch with Courtney Gilgunn for more information about this unique and thrilling opportunity!

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed