Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Essex, East and North London, some South London, with occasional travel further afield
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Contact: Corrie Brennan – 01206 548421 | corrie@topjobrecruitment.com

We are partnering with a leading fire safety provider to find a Fire Alarm Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a role involving servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and installation of fire alarm systems across a broad geographic area.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing & Maintenance: Perform diagnostics, repairs, and servicing for a variety of fire alarm systems, both small and large-scale.

• Fault Finding: Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with fire alarm systems to ensure effective solutions.

• Wiring Integration: Work with relay wiring and input connections for system integration and configuration.

• Client Interaction: Deliver exceptional customer service through clear communication and professional interaction with clients.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Strong background in servicing, fault finding, and maintaining fire alarm and AOV systems.

• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of fire alarm systems, including advanced fault diagnostics and independent problem-solving capabilities.

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in configuring cause and effect programming on advanced fire alarm systems.

• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with both clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving License (Essential)

• FIA Qualifications or equivalent (Desirable)

• Solid knowledge of current British Standards in fire alarm systems

Hours & Travel

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

• Travel time compensated (excluding the first and last 30 minutes of each journey)

What’s Provided

• Company vehicle with fuel card

• Laptop and mobile phone

• Full set of specialist tools including ladders, drills, and power tools

• Access to mobile service tools and smoke testers for efficient service delivery

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000) depending on experience (PAYE)

• 28 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service

• Company pension scheme

• Overtime rates: Time and a half (evenings/Saturdays), double time (nights/Sundays/bank holidays)

• Door-to-door pay for callouts at double time

• Availability to join the out-of-hours call-out rota

• Flexible working options available by agreement

Training & Development

• Comprehensive induction and probationary period training

• Access to industry-leading training from providers such as Zzeus, FIA, Advanced, Hyfire, Teal, and Protec

• Ongoing technical support, including out-of-hours assistance

If you're an experienced fire alarm engineer looking for a dynamic role with excellent development opportunities and a supportive work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Corrie Brennan at 01206 548421 or corrie@topjobrecruitment.com for more details.