Life Safety Systems Engineer - Fire Alarms
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | York, South Yorkshire, LS8 3RW |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1332180092 |
Summary
Life Safety Systems Engineer – (Yorkshire & North East)
Location: Home-based with primary coverage across Yorkshire & the North East.*
Salary: Circa £35,000 (Negotiable DOE) + Van, tools, etc
OTE: £40,000+ per annum with regular overtime, weekend work, and performance-related bonus scheme.
*Occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays may be required (with all expenses covered)
About the Role
Leader Systems is seeking a dedicated Life Safety Systems Engineer with a stable employment history and solid hands-on experience in the servicing, repair, and modification of life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, refuge systems, and disabled call systems.
You’ll begin with a 12-week paid probation period, receiving structured hands-on training alongside experienced lead engineers and field managers. Once assessed, you’ll progress to independent work with increased earning potential and eligibility for the emergency support rota.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Performing planned maintenance, fault-finding, small works, and modifications on life safety systems
- Completing electronic service reports in line with British Standards and Leader Systems procedures
- Participating in an emergency support rota (1 week in 6, post-assessment)
- Committing to continuous professional development via structured internal and external training
What We’re Looking For
Minimum Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on experience servicing, repairing, and modifying life safety systems: fire alarms, emergency lighting, call systems, etc.
- Stable work history, primarily with companies specialising in fire alarm and life safety systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Full UK Driving Licence (max 3 points)
- Technically minded with a strong willingness to learn and develop
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Formal qualifications such as FIA, Zzeus, BAFE (or equivalent)
- Proven experience working on major brands including Advanced, Gent, Siemens, Morley, and Notifier – this is a distinct advantage
- In-depth knowledge of UK statutory requirements for life safety systems
- Certified in fire alarm installation, commissioning, and maintenance via FIA or IFEDA
What Leader Systems Offers
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- Company-provided estate car or van, laptop, mobile phone, test equipment, and full PPE
- Structured in-house and external training
- Paid call-out retainer as part of the emergency support rota
- Contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Subsidised private healthcare
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support
- Loyalty holiday scheme plus Christmas shutdown
Ready to Grow Your Career?
At Leader Systems, this is more than just a job – it’s a career opportunity with a company that genuinely invests in its people. Many of our top engineers have progressed into senior and specialist roles through our structured development pathways.
If you’re a dedicated engineer with a strong background in fire alarms and life safety systems, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with Leader Systems!
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