Fire Alarm Service Engineer

London & Home Counties

Up to £45,000 Basic Salary + Overtime + Call-Out | OTE Around £49,000

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a new opportunity with an established and growing life safety business?

We’re recruiting for an experienced engineer to join a well-established organisation operating across London and the Home Counties. This is a home-based, field service position where you’ll work across a varied portfolio of commercial and public-sector sites.

The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire detection and life safety solutions, working with customers across sectors including education, leisure, commercial property, housing and facilities management.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and reactive fault-finding across a range of fire alarm systems throughout London and the surrounding Home Counties.

You’ll work independently across customer sites, ensuring systems are maintained to a high standard and that all work is completed safely, accurately and in line with relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance of fire alarm systems
• Attend reactive breakdowns and call-outs, diagnosing faults and completing repairs where possible
• Identify underlying faults and provide clear recommendations for any remedial works
• Complete testing and commissioning activities as required
• Produce accurate service reports and job documentation on the day
• Clearly communicate faults, findings and recommended actions to customers
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant British Standards, RAMS and site procedures
• Maintain company tools, test equipment, vehicle stock and documentation
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota when required
• Ensure all jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer who is confident working independently and has strong technical knowledge across a range of fire detection systems.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience in fire alarm servicing, maintenance and fault-finding
• Strong knowledge of leading fire alarm panels and systems
• Experience with manufacturers such as Gent, Notifier and Advanced, or similar
• The ability to diagnose faults accurately and identify the root cause
• A strong understanding of testing, compliance and relevant British Standards
• Excellent attention to detail when completing reports and service documentation
• A professional and customer-focused approach
• The ability to work calmly and effectively in live customer environments
• A full UK driving licence
• An Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• OTE circa £49,000 with overtime and call-out payments
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with 2x on Sundays
• Additional call-out payments
• Door-to-door travel paid
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service
• Company van with personal use
• Aviva pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management and a positive working environment
• Long-term career opportunities within an established business

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer who wants to work for an established business, enjoy the flexibility of a home-based role and have the opportunity to increase their earnings through overtime and call-out.

You’ll be working across a varied customer base throughout London and the HomeCounties, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while working on a range of fire alarm systems.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer and would like to find out more, contact Courtney Gilgunn at SER Ltd.

You can apply with your CV or contact Courtney Gilgunn @ SER Ltd directly

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