Dartford, United Kingdom
Fire Alarm Technician
Universal Business Team · Dartford · United Kingdom
Posted: 23/09/2026 · Last checked: 13/10/2026
Job description
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Fire Alarm Engineer – Field-Based | Dartford | Kent | Maidstone
£40,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + Bonus Scheme + Overtime | Door-to-Door Pay | Van & Fuel Provided
Full Training Provided | Growing Business | Strong Progression Path
Are you a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset, looking to break into the fire safety and alarm systems sector? Do you currently work in fire extinguisher servicing, or have experience in a related technical trade like CCTV, white goods, or electrical installations?
This is a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business that’s growing across the UK . You’ll cover both extinguishers and alarm systems from servicing and installation, with fantastic long-term development.
What You'll Do:
- Service, install, and troubleshoot portable fire extinguishers at customer construction sites.
- Learn and develop skills in fire alarm systems – starting with their bespoke SiteProtect and SiteNet alarms.
- Conduct fire safety surveys and equipment fault-finding.
- Travel from site to site – door-to-door travel paid.
- Complete accurate paperwork via digital systems.
- Work independently and as part of a wider field-based team.
- Once trained, you’ll join a rotating on-call roster (1 week every 6 months).
Requirements
- Experience in fire extinguisher or alarm servicing
- A full UK driving licence.
- BAFE certification (preferred but nit essential. If you don't have this, the Company will put you through the necessary training).
- Good communication, time management, and a customer-first approach.
- Technical aptitude – switched on and eager to learn.
- Flexibility to travel daily and occasionally stay away.
- Fire alarm experience, IPAF/PASMA, CSCS/ECS
- IT Savvy is a must as you will be using a tablet everyday and are expected to be contactable on Teams
What You'll Get:
- £40,000 basic salary (negotiable Depending on experience)
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Door-to-door travel paid
- Company van, fuel card, uniform, and tools
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Overtime at enhanced rates (1.25x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
- Pension + company events + development courses
- Full week induction in Hereford (travel and accommodation covered)
- Assigned a buddy engineer for the first 4–6 weeks
- 6-month probation with excellent support
Where You'll Be:
Field-based across Dartford/Kent/Maidstone, outside M25, where the M25 and M20 split. Most jobs are on active construction sites, not finished buildings.
If you're technically capable, willing to learn, and ready to develop a career in a growing and innovative fire safety company, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be joining a supportive and well-structured service team led by experienced managers, with plenty of opportunity to grow.
Apply now or get in touch confidentially for a conversation.
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