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Are you an experienced Fire Alarm or PLC Programmer looking for a specialist engineering role in life-safety systems?
We’re hiring a Fire Alarm / PLC Programmer to join a highly skilled team working on innovative smoke control and ventilation projects across the UK.
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In this role, you’ll be programming, configuring, and optimising Fire Alarm and/or PLC systems—ideally Advanced fire alarm panels and Schneider Modicon PLCs, although experience with other systems is transferable. You’ll also play a key role in commissioning and testing, fault finding, and ensuring that critical life-safety systems meet the highest operational standards.
Competitive salary up to £48,000 (depending on experience), based on a 35-hour working week.
What do you need?
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Proven experience programming fire alarm systems (Advanced preferred)
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PLC programming experience (Schneider Modicon ideal, others considered)
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Background in process control—HVAC experience an advantage
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Strong debugging and fault-finding skills
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Attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven approach
What will you be doing?
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Programming, configuring, and optimising fire alarm and PLC systems
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Assisting with commissioning and testing, including live fault-finding
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Working closely with engineers to refine processes and ensure specifications are met
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Supporting projects from design through to maintenance, ensuring reliability and compliance
The details:
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Full-time, permanent position
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Salary: £38,000–£48,000 per annum DOE
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Hours: 35 per week
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Based in Portsmouth with site-based commissioning as required
If you’re ready to apply your specialist skills in a role that directly impacts building safety, click APPLY now for a quick CV review – or contact Steph for more details.
Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.
