Fire Engineer

Fire Engineer (Social Housing) - Scunthorpe / Doncaster

Salary: £28,295 - £42,440 per annum + overtime, travel time & out-of-hours retainer

Location:

Scunthorpe / Doncaster

Bonus: £1,000 joining bonus*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Engineer to join a leading compliance and safety service provider, delivering fire safety servicing, maintenance, and repairs across social housing properties in the Scunthorpe and Doncaster areas. This role is primarily focused on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), alongside reactive repairs of life safety systems. You will work across a variety of sites and environments, playing a key role in supporting Health & Safety compliance and ensuring systems are maintained to the highest standards.

• Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839‑1) and emergency lighting systems
• Work on associated systems including nurse call, access control, AOVs, and fire extinguishers
• Carry out repairs and remedial works to life safety systems where required
• Complete engineer service reports accurately and within required timescales
• Identify and report system deficiencies or deviations from standards
• Maintain emergency lighting systems and associated equipment
• Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with technical and procurement teams to ensure stock levels are maintained
• Maintain a strong Health & Safety mindset, identifying and reporting risks promptly
• Aim to achieve a first‑time fix wherever possible

• Previous experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems
• Knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• FIA training (or equivalent) to BS5839‑1 Fundamentals
• Good understanding of BS5839 (Part 1 and Part
  6)
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations within the workplace
• Good IT literacy
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible approach to work, including participation in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota

• Salary: £28,295 - £42,440 per annum (based on a 40‑hour week)
• Significant earning potential with overtime, travel time, and out‑of‑hours retainer fees
• Fire Engineers typically work 45–50 hours per week, increasing overall earnings
• Overtime paid at 1.5×
• Joining Bonus: £1,000 (paid in vouchers, subject to terms)
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company phone and tablet
• Full test equipment and power tools provided
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (30 days total)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Employee discount scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Fire Engineer to join a stable and growing organisation, offering strong earning potential, varied work, and long‑term career development. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

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