Fire Servicing and Maintenance Lead Engineer

Job title:

Fire Servicing and Maintenance Lead Engineer

Company

LiveWest

Job description

Are you a fire safety professional ready to take the lead in protecting homes and communities? LiveWest are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Engineer – Fire Servicing and Maintenance to join our dedicated team. This role is based in the areas south of Exeter, offering the opportunity to work across a beautiful and diverse region. Some travel will be required to audit sites across the wider LiveWest patch, so flexibility and a full UK driving licence are essential.In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance, and drive excellence in fire safety across our housing portfolio.Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and support a team of Fire Servicing Engineers, providing expert guidance, mentoring, and deputising for the Property Delivery Team Manager when needed.
• Fire System Maintenance & Compliance: Inspect, maintain, and repair fire alarms, emergency lighting, sprinkler systems, and extinguishers, ensuring all work meets current regulations and safety standards.
• Quality Assurance & Auditing: Conduct site audits, vehicle inspections, and quality control checks to ensure high standards of service delivery and compliance with BAFE and BS standards.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams, resolving issues efficiently and ensuring clear communication throughout service delivery.
• Emergency Response & Problem Solving: Be part of the emergency call-out rota, responding swiftly to urgent fire safety issues and supporting the team in diagnosing and resolving complex technical problems.

Why Join LiveWest:At LiveWest, we don’t just build homes-we build futures. As one of the largest housing providers in the South West, we are committed to creating safe, sustainable communities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, working with a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We invest in your development, offer flexible working, and empower you to lead with purpose.This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week.For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.About The CandidateTo be successful in your application for the role of Lead Engineer – Fire Servicing and Maintenance, you will have the essential skills, knowledge and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills:Experience:

• Strong technical and mechanical skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Lead Engineers need 40 hours a year minimum.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies, regulations, and best practices in fire safety through ongoing training and professional development.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship or qualification in a core trade and/or experience of working within a team in the construction/maintenance sector.
• FIA (Fire Industry Association) Training: Various courses and certifications are offered by the FIA, including fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting.
• Current BS 5839 and BS 5266 Certification: Understanding and complying with these British Standards for fire detection and emergency lighting systems is a requirement. Experience in fire protection system maintenance and servicing.
• Relevant certifications such as NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), FIA (Fire Industry Association), BAFE or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Any Electrical Qualifications.
• Health & Safety training – CITB SSSTS, IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Sprinkler Systems / Misting Systems / Suppression System.
• Dry / Wet Risers.
• Firefighting Equipment.
• Fire Damper Testing.
• AOV Training.
• Door Entry Systems.
• CCTV Systems.
• NEBOSH Fire Qualification.

About The CompanyOur Reward and Benefits:

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 – 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

About Us:At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.Our values guide everything we do – from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.Inclusion at LiveWest:At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

Expected salary

£36500 – 40500 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:17:16 GMT

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