Fire Suppression​/Sprinkler Engineer in Barking and Dagenham

Fire Suppression / Sprinkler Engineer

Location: East London & Southwest London

Salary / Rate: £24 - £28 per hour (CIS Contract) Plus £160 monthly travel allowance

Job Type: Full-Time | CIS / Self-Employed (Sole Trader) Permanent opportunity available after 6 months

Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Suppression / Sprinkler Engineer to join a growing team responsible for maintaining and servicing fire suppression systems across several large residential developments throughout East London and Southwest London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with sprinkler system experience who is looking for a long-term position with the potential to transition to PAYE employment after an initial 6-month CIS contract period.

• Service and maintain sprinkler flow switch systems, including flow and signal testing
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial sprinkler systems
• Service and maintain dry riser and wet riser systems
• Diagnose faults and undertake remedial works on fire suppression systems
• Complete service reports and compliance documentation accurately
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 week in every
  3) once fully established in the role
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with industry regulations and company standards

Essential:

• Previous experience installing, servicing, or maintaining sprinkler systems
• Experience working on domestic and/or commercial sprinkler systems
• Strong fault-finding and remedial repair skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

Desirable:

• Experience servicing and maintaining dry riser and wet riser systems
• Relevant fire suppression, sprinkler, or mechanical engineering qualifications
• Experience working within residential developments or commercial buildings

Training courses may be available for candidates who have strong sprinkler experience but require additional dry/wet riser certification.

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• 44 hours per week

• £24 - £28 per hour (depending on experience)
• £160 monthly travel allowance
• Opportunity to join a call-out rota with additional earnings potential
• Long-term career opportunity
• Option to move onto PAYE after 6 months

• All new engineers join initially as self-employed Sole Traders under a CIS arrangement.
• Limited companies are not accepted.
• Candidates must be willing to work as a Sole Trader for the initial 6-month period.
• After 6 months, engineers will have the option to move onto PAYE employment or remain as a Sole Trader.