Job Description
Job Title: Sprinkler Service Engineer
Location: Midlands
Salary or rate: £42,000
Contract type: Permanent
Hours or shifts: Full-time
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sprinkler Service Engineer to join a growing and dynamic service team within a well-established fire protection business. This Sprinkler Service Engineer role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of commercial and industrial environments, delivering high-quality service and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
As a Sprinkler Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and small works associated with fire sprinkler systems. You will play a key role in ensuring systems remain fully operational, compliant with relevant standards, and capable of delivering life safety and property protection when required.
This is a field-based position where the Sprinkler Service Engineer will act as a professional representative on client sites. You will be expected to deliver excellent workmanship and customer service while managing your own workload effectively.
The successful Sprinkler Service Engineer will be confident in fault finding, carrying out routine maintenance, and supporting minor installation or modification works. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sprinkler Service Engineer looking to join a supportive environment with opportunities for ongoing development and progression.
Key responsibilities
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of fire sprinkler systems, including major, minor, and interim services, as well as routine weekly and monthly testing
• Undertake comprehensive 25-year system inspections, ensuring systems meet current compliance standards and identifying any degradation, wear, or required upgrades
• Perform system diagnostics and fault finding across mechanical and electrical components
• Complete remedial works in a timely and professional manner following inspections or reported faults
• Carry out pipework repairs and modifications, including leak rectification and component replacement
• Conduct fire pump checks and flow testing to ensure systems are operating efficiently
• Produce clear and detailed service reports following each visit, outlining works completed and any recommendations
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times while working on site
• Travel extensively between sites across the region, with occasional overnight stays required
• Participate in an on-call rota and respond to emergency call-outs when required
Skills and experience required
Essential:
• Proven experience working as a Sprinkler Service Engineer or in a similar fire protection role
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, including maintenance, fault finding, and repair
• Good understanding of industry standards such as BS EN 12845 and LPC Rules
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently
• Experience completing planned preventative maintenance and remedial works
• Competence in fire pump testing and general mechanical works
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable:
• Relevant industry certifications or qualifications
• Experience working across a range of commercial and industrial environments
What is on offer
• Competitive salary of £42,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Varied and interesting workload across multiple sites
• Career progression within a well-established business
