MEP Fire Technician

MEP Fire Technician
(Fire Alarm Service Engineer)

Location: Basildon, covering Essex, London and the South East

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus great benefits

Company van, specialist testing equipment, PPE and PDA provided

C2 Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced MEP Fire Technician to join a growing and well-established business delivering specialist fire alarm services across railway infrastructure and commercial properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Fire Alarm Service Engineer who wants a varied role, strong earning potential and the chance to develop within a business that invests in training, equipment and long-term career progression.

You will work across Essex, London and the South East, carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, fault finding, small works and commissioning on a wide range of fire detection and alarm systems.

The Role

As MEP Fire Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring fire alarm systems remain compliant, reliable and fully operational.

Your duties will include:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs
Responding to reactive call-outs when required
Completing small works, including system modifications, extensions and device replacements
Testing, inspecting and commissioning fire alarm equipment
Completing service documentation accurately
Working in line with company, client and site health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

You will need:

Level 3 Award in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, including BS 5839-1
Strong working knowledge of BS 5839-1
Good understanding of safe electrical isolation
Experience working with open protocol fire alarm systems
Practical knowledge of Advanced Electronics, Kentec, Apollo and Hochiki systems
Full UK driving licenceIt would also be beneficial to have:

Electrical Installation qualification
Railway experience or PTS certification
Experience with emergency lighting, PAVA systems or portable fire extinguishers

What's On Offer

£55,000 to £60,000 salary, depending on experience
Fully equipped company van
Specialist testing equipment, tools, PPE and PDA
PTS sponsorship where required
Structured training and ongoing professional development
Overtime opportunities
Supportive working environment
Genuine opportunities for career progression

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist business where your technical knowledge will be valued and your development will be supported.

You'll be given the equipment, training and responsibility needed to do the job properly, alongside the opportunity to work on interesting projects across commercial and railway environments.

Apply today through C2 Recruitment and take the next step in your career as an MEP Fire Technician.

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