Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer - Field-Based

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Summary: This role offers a brilliant entry point into a specialist fire protection business for a hands-on engineer with a technical mindset. Highlights: 1. Full Training Provided 2. Growing Business 3. Strong Progression Path Trainee Fire Alarm Engineer – Field-Based | Full Scotland coverage. £35,000 - £40,000 + 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 – and actively expanding in North London and Middlesex. You’ll start in extinguishers and be fully trained into alarm system 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 servicing or a transferable background (CCTV, white goods, audio/visual, lighting, etc.). A full UK driving licence. BAFE certification (required). 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 or basic electrical skills? Even better! What You'll Get: £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary 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 Paid monthly – first 100 hours advanced in your first pay to avoid any unpaid period Where You'll Be: Field-based across Scotland. 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.