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Fire Alarm Engineer£36,000 – £45,000 DOEHigh earnings potential + Company vanKent / London Region
About the CompanyWe are a well-established, NSI Gold and BAFE-accredited fire and security company with a growing footprint across London and the Southeast. With tens of thousands of customers and a strong reputation in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture. Our business is expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for talented professionals to join us on the journey.
The OpportunityWe're currently seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out reactive fault-finding and small works, primarily in Kent and South London. This role is focused on fire detection systems, but experience with access control and CCTV is a definite plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, fault-finding, and small installations on fire detection systems (conventional, addressable, and wireless).
- Work across a wide variety of commercial and residential sites in the Kent/London area.
- Carry out maintenance and small works across access control, door entry, and CCTV systems (IP and analogue), where applicable.
- Ensure work is completed to the highest industry standards and in line with NSI codes of practice.
- Participate in a 1-in-6 on-call rota (additional payment provided).
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer, ideally in both servicing and fault diagnostics.
- Good understanding of systems such as Advanced, Morley, and C-TEC. (Knowledge of Gent is beneficial but training is available post-probation.)
- Familiarity with DualCom monitoring and communication devices.
- Experience with emergency lighting maintenance is advantageous.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to travel within the Kent/London area.
- A professional, proactive, and safety-conscious approach.
Industry Knowledge
- NSI Codes of Practice
- EN50131, PD6662, DD243, BS4737, BS8243
What’s in It for You
- Competitive base salary (£36,000 – £45,000 DOE)
- Engineering commission scheme (earnings up to an additional 10%)
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Company uniform, tools, and full PPE provided
- Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1-day attendance bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Staff referral and recognition programmes
- Sick pay
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and clear career development pathways
- Company events and team-building initiatives
Additional InformationThis is a physically active role involving ladder work and working at height. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with participation in the on-call rota every sixth week.Successful candidates will be subject to NSSA security screening.
