Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Location: South London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £38,000–£40,000 per annum + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Training
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join our growing team, covering South London and the surrounding areas.
This role involves servicing, maintenance, fault finding, compliance inspections and small remedial works on a wide range of commercial and residential fire alarm systems. Experience with AOV and smoke control systems would be a distinct advantage.
If you have a strong technical background, excellent diagnostic skills and are looking to join a company that values training, progression and quality workmanship, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, inspect and maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839.
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
- Complete small works, remedial works and system modifications.
- Replace, commission and test conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarm devices.
- Upload, download and configure fire alarm control panels.
- Carry out fire alarm condition surveys and identify opportunities for system improvements or upgrades.
- Test and verify Cause & Effect (C&E) programming.
- Complete maintenance reports, compliance documentation and service records accurately.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current industry standards and company procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working on commercial fire alarm systems.
- Good working knowledge of BS 5839.
- Ability to identify system defects, non-compliances and recommend appropriate remedial works.
- Full UK driving licence.
Fire Alarm Systems Experience
Experience working with one or more of the following manufacturers is essential:
- Advanced
- Morley
- Kentec
- EDA
- Haes
- C-TEC
Experience with open protocol fire alarm systems is highly desirable.
Wireless Fire Alarm Experience
Experience with any of the following wireless systems would be advantageous:
AOV & Smoke Control (Desirable)
Knowledge or experience of AOV and smoke control systems is desirable, including:
- Teal
- Actulux
- WindowMaster
- SE Controls
- Easi-Vent
Applicants with experience of AOV operation, Cause & Effect programming, compliance testing and fault diagnosis will be at an advantage.
Desirable Qualifications
- FIA qualifications.
- Manufacturer training certifications.
- Experience with Emergency Lighting systems.
- Experience servicing Fire Extinguishers.
- Experience with Disabled Refuge Systems.
Salary & Benefits
- £38,000–£40,000 basic salary.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid overtime opportunities.
- Ongoing manufacturer and FIA training.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
