Fire Alarm/Suppression/Electrical Engineer
- fulltime
- St Helens, WA10 1FY
- GBP 37000.0 to 43000.0 Annum
An established specialist life safety contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression / Electrical Engineer to support continued growth across their service and maintenance division.
This is a hands-on role working on complex, critical life safety systems, offering strong earning potential through overtime, travel and allowances.
The Role
- Installation (project-based), commissioning, servicing and remedial works on fire alarm and fire suppression systems
- Working on complex systems within critical environments (e.g. data centres and high-risk sites)
- Predominantly site-based across the North West, with UK travel as required
- Occasional working away:
- Typically 1 week per quarter (sometimes 2)
- Overseas work mainly in Germany and the Netherlands
- All travel, accommodation, food and expenses covered when working away
- Paid overtime and enhanced rates for UK and overseas work
Experience Required
- 3–5+ years’ experience working on fire alarm systems
- Strong experience with addressable systems (e.g. Gent, Notifier, Advanced)
- Experience with fire suppression systems (gas suppression / water mist) is highly desirable and a key differentiator
- Experience with commissioning, fault finding and system-level troubleshooting
- Comfortable working independently on complex sites
- Full UK driving licence
Package Details
- Basic salary circa £40,000
- Higher salaries available (£42k–£43k+) for strong all-round candidates
- Significant overtime available – realistic total earnings £50k–£70k+
- Company van provided (fully equipped with tools)
- Paid allowances when working away
- All expenses covered (travel, accommodation, food)
- Long-term opportunity with a strong and growing project pipeline
Ideal For
An experienced engineer who:
- Enjoys working on technical, system-led projects rather than basic service rounds
- Has exposure to or interest in suppression systems and complex environments
- Wants a role offering variety, progression and strong earning potential
- Is open to occasional travel while remaining primarily North West-based