Fire Service Technician

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Fire Service Technician.

You will be working as part of the Fire Team, completing Fire Risk Assessments, delivering Fire Training, as well as servicing and carrying out the installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms, at Balfour Beatty sites across the UK.

What you'll be doing

As a Fire Service Technician you will:

Ensure the highest quality fire protection products sales and service to maintain preferred supplier status with customers
Service and maintain all fire equipment in accordance with British Standards and internal work instructions
Ensure and encourage continuous improvement in work practices and innovative solutions to increase added value and share and receive best practice
Promote and deliver specialist fire training for clients as and when required.
Carry out site survey/ fire risk assessments for customers as and when required to meet customer requirements
Work to BAFE Accreditations.

Who we're looking for

To join us in this role, you will have the following:

Fire alarm installation and maintenance BS5839-1 certificate (or equivalent)
Fire Marshal train the trainer certification or equivalent
Portable Fire Extinguishers certificate
Fire Risk Assessment certificate

What we can do for you:

Competitive salary
Company car
42 core base hours per week
25 days annual leave
Holiday buy in scheme (buy max 5 days extra annual leave)
Pension savings schemes
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Provide training to develop your skills further
A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

Come and join us as a Fire Alarm Engineer and become part of the Balfour Beatty family, creating something to be proud of. Here at Balfour Beatty, you can work and learn from some of the most skilled workers in the industry and be respected as a valued member of the team.

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Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at