Fire Alarm Tester

  • Thrive SW
  • Oct 20, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Fire Alarm Testing Engineer Bristol Based 37.5 hours per week
£35-38k depending on experience Large Static Site with Occasional trips to other sites in Bristol ONLY Great Benefits
Are you an Fire Alarm Testing Engineer looking for a new role based in Bristol, do you want to work as local to Bristol as possible, if so this role could be for you.

If you are a talented Fire Alarm System Testing Engineer with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

About the role
The Fire Alarm System Testing Engineer will work approximately 7.5 hours per evening Monday to Friday.
  • Work as part of the Mobile Engineering Team with responsibility for the completion of weekly fire alarm system testing across the contract estate. This element of the role will be covered in approximately 7.5 hours per evening Monday-Friday.
  • Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile Clients and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
  • Provide detailed write-ups of the weekly testing and highlight any faults to ensure our client is kept up to date at all times.
  • Carry out all fire alarm tests within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
  • Reporting and recording procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
  • Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.
  • Liaise closely with our control hub to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
  • Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.
  • Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and professional in your dealings with them at all times.

About you

You must have:
  • Electrical or fire systems qualification - ESSENTIAL Two day minimum course covering standards BS 5839:1, BS 5839:6.
  • To be able to Interpret the relevant parts of BS 5839
  • Electrical installation experience with the ability and skills to install, Inspect & Test and fault find fire alarm systems.
  • Electrical qualifications - C&G 2391
  • Hold a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a building maintenance role as an experienced electricians. particularly in relation to planned, reactive and remedial maintenance for general buildings systems.
  • IOSH - Working safely or CSCS Card
  • Current Full UK Driver's License
For further information on the role, site and company you would be working for, please APPLY NOW or get in touch with Gary Cornes for a confidential chat.