Fire Detection & Alarm Engineer

London and surrounding areas

£32,000 basic salary + uncapped commission + on-call and additional payments

Realistic package: £40,000+ depending on qualifying work, call-outs and commission

An established national fire and security business is looking for an experienced Fire Detection and Alarm Engineer to join its London service team.

This is a field-based position covering planned servicing, fault-finding, repairs and small works across a varied customer portfolio. Alongside the guaranteed £32,000 salary, you will have the opportunity to increase your earnings through an uncapped commission scheme and additional on-call payments.

• £32,000 guaranteed basic salary
• Uncapped commission on qualifying invoiced work
• Commission typically paid at 10% on qualifying works completed
• Between 5% and 12% commission on additional small works, depending on the job’s gross margin
• Commission for generating new service contracts and installation opportunities
• £14 per day when on standby
• £40 standby payment on bank holidays, plus a day off in lieu
• £61.50 for each out-of-hours call-out attended on site
• Normal commission may also apply to qualifying work completed during a call-out
• Additional £60 per day for qualifying pre-arranged weekend service work
• Realistic opportunity to earn £40,000+ depending on activity
• Permanent, field-based position with an established national employer

You will be responsible for maintaining fire detection and alarm systems across customer sites throughout London and the surrounding area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing planned preventative maintenance and routine system inspections
• Diagnosing and resolving faults on fire detection and alarm systems
• Attending reactive and out-of-hours call-outs when required
• Completing minor repairs, upgrades and small works
• Identifying additional remedial work during service visits
• Producing accurate reports and quotations for required work
• Managing assigned jobs through to customer sign-off
• Maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and customer service
• Participating in the team’s standby and on-call rota

• Previous experience servicing fire detection and alarm systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Working knowledge of relevant British Standards, including BS 5839
• The ability to complete service documentation accurately
• A professional and customer-focused approach
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant fire alarm or electrical qualifications would be advantageous

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants the security of a guaranteed salary while being properly rewarded for additional work, call-outs and commercial opportunities.