Job Description:

Service & Maintenance Engineer – Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarms (Subcontract)

V7 are seeking skilled Service & Maintenance Engineers to work on a large-scale public sector project in the North East. This is a long-running contract with our national client, offering consistent, ongoing work and great potential for long-term subcontract opportunities. The role involves servicing and maintaining emergency lighting systems and fire alarm systems across a range of public buildings, including housing, education facilities, and care environments.

Role Overview

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, and compliance checks on emergency lighting in line with BS 5266.
• Service, fault-find, and repair both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete remedial works where necessary.
• Provide clear service reports and communicate findings with site contacts.
• Ensure all work is carried out to relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

What’s On Offer

• Stable, long-term subcontract work with a reputable national contractor.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with optional weekend work.
• 6-month rolling contract with the potential for multi-year engagement.
• Rates up to £35 per hour, with enhanced overtime rates available.
• Outside IR35 – weekly payments every Friday.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards BS 5266 and BS 5839.
• Electrical isolation qualification preferred.
• Experience in housing, education, or care environments.
• Must hold a current DBS check.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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