Salary guide
Fire Alarm Engineer
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
EngineeringSafety
- UK law requires fire alarms in all commercial buildings
Other names this job is known by
- Fire Systems Engineer
- Alarm Technician
Key responsibilities
- Install and maintain fire alarm systems
- Test and inspect alarms for compliance
- Diagnose and repair faults
- Program and configure alarm panels
- Advise clients on fire safety
Skills and qualifications required
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
- FESS ECS card
- FIA or BAFE fire alarm training
- Experience in fire alarm systems
- Full UK driving licence
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Lead
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study electrical engineering or installation
- Complete an apprenticeship or NVQ
- Gain experience in fire alarm systems
- Obtain safety certifications
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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