Venatu Recruitment Group
Fire Alarm Engineer
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Fire Alarm Engineer
Location
Cardiff
Salary or rate
£40,000 per annum
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team based in Cardiff. This Fire Alarm Engineer position offers the opportunity to work on a single site throughout the year as part of an established fire protection team, carrying out service, maintenance, commissioning, and remedial works across a range of fire alarm systems.
As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service while working both independently and alongside experienced colleagues.
This Fire Alarm Engineer role primarily involves working with fire alarm systems, with additional exposure to fire suppression systems including IG55, FM200, Novec 1230, and CO2. While previous fire suppression experience is not essential, a willingness to learn is important, as full training and support will be provided by our experienced engineers on site. You will be responsible for ensuring systems remain compliant, fully operational, and maintained to the highest standards. If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking to develop your career within a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity.
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Key responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and undertake minor repairs to fire alarm systems.
- Support the delivery of work across multiple fire protection disciplines including sprinklers, deluge systems, foam systems, fire extinguishers, and fire doors.
- Accurately record service activities, job timings, and all relevant documentation using company provided systems.
- Identify system faults and deficiencies, providing clear reports and recommendations.
- Act as the main point of contact on site, delivering a professional customer experience.
- Comply with all QEHS requirements, risk assessments, method statements, and company procedures.
- Support and mentor less experienced team members where required.
Skills and experience required
Essential
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance, routine servicing, and remedial works on gaseous suppression systems including IG55, FM200, and CO2 systems.
- Proven experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
- Good understanding of current fire suppression standards, legislation, and industry best practice.
- Experience working within a customer focused service environment.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable
- FIA, BAFE, manufacturer training, or other relevant industry qualifications.
- Previous experience servicing and maintaining gaseous suppression systems including one or more of IG55, FM200, Novec 1230, or CO2.
- Experience commissioning gaseous suppression systems.
What is on offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.
- Company van, tools, PPE, and all equipment provided.
- Structured on call rota with full support.
- Supportive management team with extensive industry experience.
- Career progression opportunities into senior and supervisory positions.
How to apply
If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Cardiff, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Fire Alarm Engineer position as soon as possible.
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