Fire Alarm Engineer; Foot-Mobile

Position: Fire Alarm Engineer (Foot-Mobile) (Permanent)
Fire Alarm Engineer

Location:

Central London (Foot-Mobile Across Multiple Sites)

Role Overview
You will be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and repair of fire alarm and life-safety systems across a variety of residential and commercial sites. This role ensures systems remain fully operational, compliant with British Standards (e.g., BS 5839‑1), and deliver reliable protection. The role is foot-mobile across central London sites and requires hands-on technical expertise, excellent fault-finding skills, and a focus on safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain, and test fire detection and alarm systems in line with British Standards.
Conduct fault-finding, remedial repairs, and system optimisation on panels, devices, interfaces, and auxiliary circuits.
Carry out statutory inspections, tests, and preventative maintenance visits to ensure compliance.
Accurately log and report all servicing, inspection results, defects, and recommendations using digital systems.
Attend reactive call-outs efficiently, providing professional client service.
Coordinate site visits with the service team to manage priorities and expectations.
Support emergency lighting checks and system interfaces where required.
Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and risk management on all sites.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer within FM, residential, or commercial environments (minimum 2–4 years).
FIA or equivalent fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenance qualification.
Strong technical knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems, including panels, devices, and interfaces.
Familiarity with British Standards for fire detection and alarm systems (BS 5839‑1).
Excellent fault-finding, troubleshooting, and remedial repair skills.
Foot-mobile in central London with excellent time management and planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional client interactions and reporting.

Desirable:

Electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition/BS7671)
Emergency lighting, AOV, First Aid, or Asbestos Awareness certificates

Experience with multiple fire alarm manufacturers and digital work management systems