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Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer
at RFA Contractors Ltd Southampton in Southampton (Published at 25-12-2025)
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer
Location: South Coast (field-based)
Positions: Multiple Hires
About Us
RFA Contractors Ltd is a multi-service facilities company based on the South Coast, proudly NSI Fire Gold accredited. We’re expanding our Fire & Emergency Lighting division and are looking for hands-on engineers to join our growing team.
The Role
You’ll work across a variety of client sites carrying out:
- Servicing and inspections of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems (BS 5839 & BS 5266-1)
- Minor installation and remedial works – adding devices, replacing panels, like-for-like replacement of emergency luminaires under safe isolation
- Fault-finding and non-critical repairs
- Accurate reporting and certification
- Participation in a fair call-out rota (typically 2 evening/week & 1 in 3-4 weekends)
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with conventional & addressable fire alarm systems
- Competent in fault-finding, remedials & small-works installations
- Knowledge of Advanced/Kentec panels (advantage but not essential)
- Understanding of BS 5839 Parts 1 & 6
- Full UK driving licence
- Professional, self-motivated and good communicator
Training & Development
If you’re not yet competent in all areas (e.g. emergency lighting or safe isolation), we’ll support you with training such as:
- Basic Electrical Maintenance (2-day)
- Safe Isolation (1-day)
- Emergency Lighting Fundamentals (1-day)
We’ll also support you to be authorised for like-for-like emergency luminaire replacement under safe isolation in compliance with BS 5266-1.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Paid door-to-door travel
- 40–50 hrs/week (incl. travel) with occasional flexibility
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Supportive, approachable team in a growing company
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £17.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Work Location: On the road
