Fire Alarm Engineer

London & Home Counties | Up to £45,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking to join a growing and highly respected fire and security business? We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to support our expanding customer base across London and the Home Counties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Alarm Engineer with strong service, maintenance, installation and commissioning experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. Engineers with experience on Gent, Notifier and other addressable fire alarm systems will be highly regarded and can expect to be considered towards the upper end of the salary band.

• Basic salary of £38,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
• Commission opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company phone and tablet
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to progress within the business
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance

As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, commissioning and installing fire alarm systems across a variety of commercial environments including offices, retail units, industrial premises, healthcare facilities and educational establishments.

You will work independently across your designated region, ensuring customers receive the highest levels of technical support and service while maintaining compliance with current industry standards.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits on fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Complete commissioning of new fire alarm installations.
• Undertake small works, remedial repairs and system upgrades.
• Assist with larger installation projects where required.
• Ensure all systems are maintained in accordance with BS5839 standards.
• Accurately complete service reports and certification documentation.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers and colleagues.
• Work safely and ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will be a knowledgeable and customer-focused Fire Alarm Engineer with a proven track record within the fire industry.

You will possess excellent fault-finding skills, be comfortable working independently and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Minimum 5 years' experience servicing, maintaining and installing fire alarm systems.
• FIA Installation and Maintenance Modules or equivalent industry training.
• Experience working with both open and closed protocol fire alarm systems.
• Strong commissioning and fault-finding experience.
• Good understanding of electrical design principles relating to fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of BS5839 and current Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet service deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience with Gent, Notifier, Advanced, Morley, Kentec or similar fire alarm systems.
• Multi-skilled background within the fire and security industry.
• Experience with emergency lighting, extinguishers or other life safety systems.
• Formal electrical qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its engineers, invests in ongoing development and offers a varied and interesting workload. Whether your experience lies primarily in servicing, commissioning or installations, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your skillset while working on high-quality projects across London and the Home Counties.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

For more information contact Danielle Lock at Magenta International