Description

Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based | North Birmingham- Derby, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Leicester
£32,000 - £35,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided
Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path

Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?

This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that's growing across the UK - and actively expanding in North London and Middlesex. You'll start in extinguishers and be fully trained into alarm system servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.

What You'll Do:

* Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.

* Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems - starting with their bespoke SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.

* Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.

* Travel from site to site - door-to-door travel paid.

* Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.

* Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.

* Once trained, you'll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).

Requirements

* Experience in fire extinguisher servicing or a transferable background (CCTV, white goods, audio/visual, lighting, etc.).

* A full UK driving licence.

* BAFE certification (required).

* Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.

* Technical aptitude - switched on and eager to learn.

* Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.

* Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS or basic electrical skills? Even better!

What You'll Get:

* £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary

* Quarterly bonus scheme

* Door-to-door travel paid

* Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

* Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)

* Pension + company events + development courses

* Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)

* Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4-6 weeks

* 6-month probation with excellent support

* Paid monthly - first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period

Where You'll Be:

Field-based across North Birmingham- Derby, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Leicester. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.

If you're technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.

Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation