Service Engineer / Small Works Engineer

Location: Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role We are seeking an experienced Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer / Small Works Engineer to join our growing team, covering Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. This is a field-based role focused on the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding, and delivery of small works across commercial and industrial sites. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing their own workload, and representing the business professionally with clients. Key Responsibilities * Service, maintain, and fault-find fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839 * Carry out small works, modifications, remedials, and system upgrades * Diagnose & rectify system faults efficiently and accurately * Complete service reports, certification, and job documentation to a high standard * Liaise directly with clients, site contacts, and internal teams * Ensure compliance with all relevant British Standards, legislation, and Health & Safety requirements * Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota where required * Identify and report additional works or system improvements Systems & Disciplines (Experience in Some or All Desirable) * Fire Alarm Systems (conventional & addressable) * Emergency Lighting (BS 5266) * Fire Extinguishers (BS 5306 – desirable) * Small works such as device additions, panel replacements, and system alterations * Experience with major manufacturers such as Gent, Notifier, Ziton, C-Tec, Haes, Advanced, etc. Candidate Requirements * Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer / Small Works Engineer * Strong knowledge of relevant British Standards, particularly BS 5839 * Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively * Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Strong customer-facing and communication skills * A professional, reliable, and safety-conscious approach * Full UK driving licence Desirable (But Not Essential) * FIA units (e.g. Unit 1 / Unit 5) * Manufacturer training or certifications * Emergency Lighting and/or Extinguisher qualifications * Experience working across multiple life safety disciplines What’s On Offer * Competitive salary £38,000 – £45,000 (DOE) * Company vehicle, tools, and test equipment * Ongoing training and development * Stable workload within a well-established regional operation * Opportunity to take ownership of sites and grow within the role