Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

18 Recruitment Limited

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Active Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer who can hit the ground running and deliver high‑quality service across a range of life‑safety systems.

You’ll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and minor repairs of:

* Fire Alarm Systems

* AOV (Automatic Opening Ventilation) Systems

* Emergency Lighting

* FFE (Fire Fighting Equipment)

We work with a wide range of systems, so experience with platforms such as Protec, Advanced, and FireClass is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and testing of fire safety systems.

* Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently.

* Respond to call-outs within agreed KPI timeframes.

* Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant standards and regulations.

* Provide clear, accurate reporting and documentation.

* Deliver excellent customer service while representing the company on-site.

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience as a Active Fire Service or Fire Alarm Engineer.

* Strong technical knowledge across fire alarms, AOVs, emergency lighting, and FFE.

* Familiarity with systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass, or similar.

* Required Qualifications & ExperienceIndustry Training & Competency

* FIA (Fire Industry Association) training in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (Units 1–4)

Electrical & Technical Qualifications

* Level 3 Electrical Installation (City & Guilds or equivalent)

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – desirable

* ECS/CSCS Card for site access

AOV & Smoke Control

* Competency or manufacturer training in AOV/smoke control systems (e.g., SE Controls, WindowMaster, Colt)

* FIA or equivalent training in Emergency Lighting

* BS 5306 Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance certification (for FFE work)

* Manufacturer training on systems such as Protec, Advanced, FireClass (or similar)

* Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

* Full Clean UK driving licence. Van and Fuel provided

* Must live close to Wythenshawe