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
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