Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer

Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer (Kitchen safe) London

Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression is a leading provider of kitchen fire suppression systems. We specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems for various establishments including hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and fast‑food outlets.

Better places, thriving communities.

As a Trainee Kitchen safe Engineer
, you will be trained to install, maintain, and service Kitchen safe fire safety systems for our clients across the UK. This is an entry‑level opportunity with full training provided
, ideal for someone looking to start a long‑term career in fire safety engineering.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and gradually build the skills and confidence needed to carry out work independently.

• Assist with the installation, servicing, and maintenance of Kitchen safe systems under supervision
• Learn how to carry out basic fault finding and diagnostics, with full training and support
• Support engineers during site visits and installations
• Participate in a 1-in-4 call‑out rota, ensuring prompt and reliable service
• Communicate professionally with on‑site teams, concierges, and building management
• Accurately record work completed using a PDA system (training provided)
• Travel to sites across the UK with support and planning from the team
• Be flexible to stay away from home occasionally, with accommodation and expenses covered

In addition to the core qualities expected of a professional field‑based engineer — including reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude — the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Background in a maintenance, facilities, construction, electrical, mechanical, or engineering environment, with experience using tools and attending site visits
• Comfortable working in live environments and following site rules, permits, and safety procedures
• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential — full training will be provided
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail when assisting with installations, servicing, and inspections
• Takes pride in completing work to a high standard and following procedures correctly
• Brings a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn a new technical skillset
• Works in a structured and methodical manner, able to follow instructions and technical guidance
• Capable of managing workload effectively, including travelling between sites and meeting scheduled deadlines
• Confident and professional when dealing with customers, concierge teams, and site management
• Able to work both independently (once trained) and as part of a supportive engineering team
• Uses initiative and common sense when solving problems or escalating issues appropriately
• Remains calm, professional, and safety‑focused in pressurised or unfamiliar environments
• Communicates clearly and professionally with engineers, supervisors, and customers

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash…