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Fire Alarm And Emergency Lighting Engineer

Polyteck Building Services Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading building services company is seeking a Foot Mobile Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer for critical maintenance tasks across Central London. The role ensures fire safety systems are compliant and operational. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in servicing fire alarms and emergency lighting, along with excellent communication skills. Competitive salary up to £50k plus benefits including travel expenses and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of up to 50k
Travel expenses covered
Ongoing training and professional development
20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Recommend-a-Friend bonus (£450)

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in servicing fire alarm systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of emergency lighting systems.
  • Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance on fire alarm systems.
  • Respond to reactive callouts delivering first-time fixes.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures.

Skills

Fire alarm servicing experience
Emergency lighting knowledge
Fault-finding skills
Excellent communication skills
Time management
Job description
Overview

Foot Mobile Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer – Location: Central London. Working Hours: 8am-4:30pm. Polyteck Building Services are seeking a highly skilled Foot Mobile Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across multiple client sites in Central London. This is a critical role ensuring life safety systems remain compliant, reliable, and operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), testing, and servicing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
  • Undertake fault-finding, remedial works, and small installations in line with industry regulations (BS5839 & BS5266).
  • Provide commissioning support, including fire alarm software programming where required.
  • Respond promptly to reactive callouts, delivering first-time fixes wherever possible.
  • Complete compliance documentation, logbooks, and certification following works.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures and risk assessments.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
  • Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems across commercial or residential sites.
  • Strong working knowledge of emergency lighting systems and statutory testing requirements.
  • On-site fire alarm experience (1st and 2nd fix works).
  • Up-to-date knowledge of fire alarm industry standards (BS5839) and emergency lighting standards (BS5266).
  • Demonstrable experience in fault-finding, diagnostics, and remedial works.
  • Ability to work independently across multiple London sites with excellent time management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus.
Desirable
  • Fire alarm software programming and commissioning experience.
  • Industry-recognised training in fire alarm systems.
  • Asbestos Awareness, IPAF, or PASMA certification.
What We Offer
  • Salary of up to 50k with overtime opportunities.
  • Travel expenses covered for foot mobile working.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • The opportunity to work with a leading building services provider on high-profile Central London contracts.
  • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Recommend-a-Friend bonus (£450 per successful referral).
  • Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • All offers are subject to pre-employment checks and a DBS check.

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