Site Based Alarm Engineer

2 days ago


Gillingham ME, United Kingdom Senseco Systems Full time

Site Based Alarm Engineer

Hours: Monday Friday, 08:30 17:00

Location: Site based

Contract type: Permanent

Your next role

Are you ready to take ownership of fire safety systems at a dedicated site? As our Site-Based Fire Service Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for maintaining and servicing advanced fire detection and suppression systems. From Notifier to Kentec, Advanced, Simplex, Voice Alarm, Gas Suppression, and HSSD technologies, you'll ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

What you will be doing

  • Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on fire detection and suppression systems
  • Responding swiftly to emergency callouts and providing on-site support
  • Performing minor repairs and fault rectification during PPM visits
  • Keeping site logbooks up to date and ensuring systems are left fully operational
  • Submitting accurate documentation including worksheets, timesheets, and expenses
  • Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services
  • Attending training to stay sharp on technical knowledge and industry standards
  • Escalating critical issues and exploring alternative solutions when needed
  • Communicating regularly with your Senior about site progress and concerns

Who we are looking for

  • Experienced fire protection professional with hands-on expertise
  • Skilled in Notifier systems (or similar), Kentec, Advanced, Simplex, Voice Alarm, Gas Suppression, and HSSD
  • Capable of installing, testing, commissioning, and servicing fire alarm systems
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
  • Detail-oriented and proactive, especially important in the life safety industry

Who we are

We lead the way in providing top tier independent fire and security solutions to protect your people, property and planet. With a name that combines our two passions of fire/security solutions- Sense, and our commitment to safeguarding our environment Eco, we are a company that lives our values.

First Carbon Neutral certified fire and security company in the UK, we always conduct our business in a way that is environmentally friendly and protects our planet and its resources. We pride ourselves on our dynamic innovative approach, exceptional technical expertise and absolute dedication in providing excellent customer service. We design, install, maintain, and service compliant solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government.

We foster an inclusive, supportive culture where wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance are at the heart of what we do.

Why come and work for us

Here at Senseco we know that it is our colleagues that are the key to our success. Working with us you will be part of a friendly and inclusive team, where we want you to bring your ideas and personality to the table. As we always strive to develop and improve, we are committed to supporting our colleagues do the same, therefore investing in our people is cornerstone of our business. We offer:

  • Training and development programmes
  • Support for professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships
  • A collaborative, inclusive workplace where every voice is valued
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous leave allowance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Medicash health plan (supporting everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing)
  • Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Generous employee referral scheme

If you're looking to grow your career with a forward-thinking company that makes a real difference, to peoples safety and to the planet, wed love to hear from you

How to apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV through CVMinder. We look forward to hearing from you

Diversity and inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what makes a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support and embrace diversity.

If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please let us know.



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