Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer

Field-Based | Covering London & Home Counties
Full-Time | Permanent
£33,000 – £40,000 + Bonus/Commission

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer who takes pride in your work and enjoys variety?
You’ll be joining a growing, supportive team where you can use your skills across both servicing and small installation works on a range of fire detection and life safety systems.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of your sites, carrying out PPM, fault finding, system upgrades, and minor installations, while making sure everything meets BS 5839 standards and client requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

Service & Maintenance

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on addressable and conventional systems.
• Complete weekly, monthly, and annual testing to BS 5839-1 standards.
• Diagnose and repair faults quickly and effectively.
• Keep accurate service reports, logbooks, and compliance documentation.

Small Works & Installations

• Install additional devices such as detectors, sounders, and call points.
• Carry out panel upgrades, replacements, and minor wiring tasks.
• Make sure every job meets BS 5839 and BS 7671 standards.

Compliance & Reporting

• Submit clear and accurate job sheets, commissioning certificates, and as-fitted drawings.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for remedial works or improvements.

Client Interaction

• Communicate effectively with clients and site teams.
• Demonstrate system operations when required.
• Maintain a professional, helpful, and positive approach on every site.

What You’ll Need

• At least 3 years’ experience working on fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems such as Advanced, Kentec, Apollo, Hochiki, Morley, and wireless setups.
• Good understanding of BS 5839-1 and BS 7671.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally based within 45 minutes of Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey

It’s a Bonus If You Have

• FIA units or formal fire alarm training.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Experience with Morley, Notifier, or other high-end systems.

What’s In It for You

• £33,000 – £40,000 basic salary + bonus and commission.
• Company van, tools, uniform, and tablet provided.
• Career progression opportunities into:
  • Senior Fire Alarm Engineer
  • Project Engineer (Small Works)
• Monday to Friday role with occasional call-outs (within working hours).
• A supportive, team-focused environment where your work truly matters.

Where You’ll Work

• Field-based: London & Home Counties
• Office base: Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey

If you’re passionate about fire safety, take pride in delivering quality work, and want to grow your career with a respected company — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today