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Job Title


Fire Alarm Engineer Social Housing


Company : Staffbase Recruitment


Location : Canterbury, Kent


Created : 2025-11-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our client is a leading provider of fire protection services and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Fire Alarm Engineer to undertake fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing, testing, maintenance work in the Canterbury / Kent area. 35K - 38K Basic Overtime On Call Company Vehicle - Domestic & Social Housing OTE 45K - 55K Role: The Fire Alarm Engineer will operate as a field engineer and you will be responsible for service and repair of fire alarms and emergency lighting in the Canterbury / Kent area Duties will include; Service and maintain fire alarm systems (both addressable and conventional) Service and maintain emergency lighting systems Work closely with the service team to communicate daily weekly work progress updates. Candidate: You will have a minimum of 3 years'' experience servicing and maintaining both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems preferably in the social housing sector. Applicants with FIA training/qualifications would be beneficial but not essential. You must have good knowledge and understanding of BS5839-1 fire alarm standards. You will also have excellent technical understanding of alarm protocols and software systems such as GENT, C-Tec, Morley, Protec, Kentec amongst others. Must hold a UK Driving licence Max 6 points. Hours of work: Mon - Friday 8.30am -5pm OT On call 1 week in 3 Benefits: Excellent basic salary 35K -38K Neg OT On Call OTE 45K-55K 30 days annual leave Company Van & personal use Fuel card & parking apps Pension Excellent career progression opportunity55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc