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Posted 07 August, 2026

Fire Alarm Engineer

Swan Compliance Limited
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Fire Alarm Engineer - Key Responsibilities * Routine Servicing: Perform planned preventative maintenance on conventional and addressable fire alarm systems. * Fault Finding: Diagnose and repair electrical issues, device failures, or panel errors. * Installation & Small Works: Fit new loops, sounders, call points, or complete full system commissioning. * Compliance Testing: Check emergency lighting and fire suppression interfaces. * Documentation: Complete accurate service sheets, certificates, and logbook updates. * Call-Out: urgent reactive callouts sometimes required. Fire Alarm Engineer - Requirements and Qualifications * Experience: Proven field background in fire alarm maintenance or installation. * Standards Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 and related health and safety rules. * DBS - Fire alarm engineers preferably need to be DBS checked and dependant on work offered will require an enhanced DBS if offered Schools etc. * Licence: Full valid driving licence. * Certifications: Fire Industry Association (FIA) modules or equivalent trade qualifications. * Skills: All Fire alarm engineer applicants need to have, good problem-solving abilities and clear customer communication. All Fire Alarm Engineers applicants that apply should be willing to travel within a sensible distance of their location. We at Swan Complinace look after a number of high profile clients from pub chains, Resturants to nursing homes and schools etc. We pride ourselves on offering our clients an excellent service which has been a hallmark of our growth and continued success