Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer who can hit the ground running and deliver high‑quality service across a range of life‑safety systems.

You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and minor repairs of:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• AOV (Automatic Opening Ventilation) Systems
• Emergency Lighting
• FFE (Fire Fighting Equipment)

We work with a wide range of systems, so experience with platforms such as Protec, Advanced, and FireClass is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and testing of fire safety systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently.
• Respond to call-outs within agreed KPI timeframes.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant standards and regulations.
• Provide clear, accurate reporting and documentation.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the company on-site.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Active Fire Service or Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Strong technical knowledge across fire alarms, AOVs, emergency lighting, and FFE.
• Familiarity with systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass, or similar.
• Required Qualifications & ExperienceIndustry Training & Competency
• FIA (Fire Industry Association) training in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (Units 1–4)

Electrical & Technical Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Installation (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – desirable
• ECS/CSCS Card for site access

AOV & Smoke Control

• Competency or manufacturer training in AOV/smoke control systems (e.g., SE Controls, WindowMaster, Colt)
• FIA or equivalent training in Emergency Lighting
• BS 5306 Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance certification (for FFE work)
• Manufacturer training on systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass (or similar)
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Full Clean UK driving licence. Van and Fuel provided
• Must live close to Wythenshawe