Job Description
🔥 Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer – Stafford
📍 Location: Stafford | 💼 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £28,295 – £45,5000+ Overtime + Travel Time + On-Call Retainers
🎁 Joining Bonus: £1,000 Golden Handshake*
💸 Realistic OTE: Up to £55,000+ per annum
We’re working in partnership with a leading national provider of fire safety and electrical services who are looking to expand their team with a talented and motivated Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer based in the Stafford area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing business with a strong presence in the social housing sector, where no two days are the same. You’ll be provided with all the tools and support you need—including a company van, fuel card, uniform, full test equipment, mobile, and laptop—to succeed in a highly rewarding role.
💼 The Role:
As a Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer, your core responsibility will be the PPM servicing and reactive maintenance of life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and more. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality service and maintaining compliance to ensure tenant safety across multiple sites.
🔍 Key Responsibilities:
* Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1), emergency lighting, access control, and nurse call systems
* Complete and submit detailed service reports
* Identify system deficiencies and recommend improvements
* Maintain and inspect associated safety equipment (fire extinguishers, AOVs, etc.)
* Manage van stock efficiently and liaise with internal departments for restocking
* Ensure a safety-first approach to all works
* Aim for a first-time fix where possible
👤 About You:
We’re looking for engineers with a passion for safety and a strong eye for detail. Ideally, you will have:
* Proven experience working on both analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
* FIA qualifications (or equivalent) – BS5839-1
* A solid understanding of British Standards (particularly BS5839 parts 1 & 6)
* Strong IT skills for digital reporting and communication
* A full, clean UK driving licence
* Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota and work overtime
🎁 What’s in It for You?
* Overtime, travel time, and out-of-hours pay (engineers regularly earn £50k+)
* £1,000 joining bonus*
* Company van and fuel card
* Mobile phone, tablet, test equipment & power tools
* 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (30 days total)
* Ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities
* Mental health and wellbeing support
* Employee assistance programme, discount scheme, pension & life cover