Fire Alarm Engineer

Job Title:

Fire Alarm Engineer

Location:

Field-based (London & South East / site travel required)

Position Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To:
Active Fire Supervisor & Fire & Security Service Manager

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fire Alarm Engineer with strong technical problem-solving capabilities to join our Active Fire team.

In this role, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive call-outs, fault-finding, installation, and commissioning across fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active fire curtains. You will ensure all systems operate reliably and fully adhere to current British Standards and third-party accreditation schemes, including BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8, BS 8524-1/2, BAFE SP203-1, and IFC codes of practice.

• Installation & Commissioning:
  Install, modify, test, and commission new fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, active fire curtains, and associated field devices to design specifications.

• Servicing & PPM:
  Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and planned preventative maintenance in accordance with BS 5839-1 and BS 7346-8 standards.

• Fault Diagnosis & Reactive Repairs:
  Rapidly troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex faults on addressable and conventional systems to minimize customer downtime.

• Site Surveys & Cause-and-Effect:
  Carry out thorough site surveys (with photographic evidence), interpret schematics/zone charts, and program cause-and-effect panel logic.

• Compliance & Certification:
  Issue clear, compliant electronic certification, commissioning records, and detailed service reports via tablet devices.

• Van Stock & Operations:
  Manage vehicle inventory, place stock requisition orders efficiently, and participate in an on-call rota to support emergency call-outs.

Essential:

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer covering servicing, fault-finding, and maintenance.

• System Knowledge:
  Hands-on experience across major addressable and conventional manufacturers (e.g., Advanced, Apollo, Kentec, Gent, Hochiki, C-Tec, Morley, EMS, Hyfire).

• FIA
  
  Certifications:

  • FIA Fundamentals Units 1 & 2 (Fire Detection & Alarm Systems in Non-Domestic Premises).

  • FIA Advanced Maintainer Course.

• Electrical & Industry Cards:

  • BS #removed#th Edition.

  • FESS (ECS) Systems Operative Card.

• Safety Training:
  Valid certifications in Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height, and CITB Hazard & Risk Awareness.

• Driving Licence:
  Full UK Manual Driving Licence.

• Standards Familiarity:
  Practical knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8 (Smoke Control), BS 8524 (Fire Curtains), and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems.

• Direct experience integrating fire alarms with AOV/smoke extract systems and fire curtain assemblies.

• Competitive salary based on industry experience

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and specialist tools

• Provision of mobile phone / tablet device for paperless workflow

• Commitment to continuous professional development (50 hours of structured CPD training per annum)

• Standby allowance and overtime opportunities via the on-call rota