Fire Alarm Service Engineer Carlisle / Cumbria / CA Area Outside IR35 Contract V7 are looking for experienced Fire & Security Service Engineers for a long-term contract opportunity across Carlisle, Cumbria, and surrounding CA postcodes.

Working for a national fire & security business, engineers will be carrying out service, maintenance, fault finding, and reactive repairs across commercial and social housing sites. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for long-term, consistent work with a strong pipeline of projects.

Contract Details

Initial 6-month contract
Outside IR35
Weekly pay every Friday
Overtime available
Ongoing, long-term projects

Experience Required

Fire alarms
Emergency lighting
Fault finding & reactive repairs

Requirements

Fire & security service/maintenance experience
Ability to work independently across multiple sites
DBS check required
ECS card preferred
Full UK driving licence

Excellent long-term opportunity with competitive rates and consistent work across the region.

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