Fire And Security Engineer

Fire & Security Engineer – South East London

Salary: £31,855 – £40,630 per annum (OTE £50,000+).

Location:

North West London. Bonus: £1,000 joining bonus*.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to join our client, a compliance and safety service provider working within social housing and public sector properties across South East London and the surrounding areas.

The role will involve planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding and repairs to fire alarm and associated life safety systems in occupied domestic and communal environments.

• Service, maintain, fault find and repair fire alarm systems (conventional and analogue addressable)
• Carry out PPM servicing in line with contractual requirements
• Service and maintain emergency lighting, AOV systems, fire extinguishers, CCTV, access control and warden call systems
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial works where required
• Complete and submit service reports and documentation using a tablet
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Participation in an out-of-hours call‑out rota

• Proven experience working as a Fire Alarm / Fire & Security Engineer
• Knowledge of BS5839 (Part 1 essential, Part 6 desirable)
• FIA training or equivalent fire alarm qualifications
• Experience working within domestic or social housing environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Competent IT skills

• Salary: £31,855 – £40,630 per annum (40 hours per week)
• Overtime:
  Paid at 1.5×. Engineers typically work 45‑50 hours per week, making an OTE of £50,000+ achievable
• Paid Travel time – 30 min each way
• Call out:
  Participation in a call‑out rota with standby payments
• Company vehicle & fuel card (business use)
• Company phone, tablet, tools and test equipment provided
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (30 days total)
• £1,000 joining bonus* (paid in vouchers)
• Company pension, wellbeing support and death in service insurance

This role offers stable, long-term work within a compliance-focused environment. If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next role, apply today.

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