Fire Alarm Engineer

Get Staff; Enfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Get Staff is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a permanent, full-time team across North London. You will be responsible for installation, testing, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, smoke detection and emergency lighting.

The ideal candidate will diagnose faults, provide on-site support to customers, and ensure systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of fire alarm installation, servicing, testing and fault-finding.
• Understanding of BS 5839 and fire safety regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.
• On-site customer interaction and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and ideally commission fire alarm systems in line with relevant standards.
• Carry out servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, smoke detection and emergency lighting.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and ensure systems remain operational and compliant.
• Complete clear and accurate service reports and commissioning documentation.
• Provide professional technical support to customers while maintaining health and safety.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Health and safety

Education

FIA qualifications

ECS Card

Tools

Protec fire alarm systems

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – North London (M25)

• £42,000- £50,000 Per Annum, with flexibility depending on experience.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Permanent, full-time position with long-term career stability.
• Company benefits and a holiday allowance.
• Opportunity to work across a varied range of fire and life safety systems.
• Varied installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance work.

Fire Alarm Engineer Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a permanent, full-time team working across a range of customer sites.

This is a varied engineering position covering the installation, testing, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, smoke detection and emergency lighting. You’ll also be responsible for diagnosing faults and completing repairs, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage installation, commissioning and service work. You’ll be logical and methodical in your approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to diagnose and resolve faults effectively. A professional attitude and strong communication skills are important, as you’ll be working directly with customers and representing the business on-site.

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Install, test and ideally commission fire alarm systems in line with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, smoke detection and emergency lighting systems.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and ensure systems remain operational and compliant.
• Complete clear and accurate service reports, commissioning documentation and other required records.
• Provide professional technical support to customers while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Engineer Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Systems Technician, Electrical Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong practical knowledge of fire alarm installation, servicing, testing and fault-finding.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and fire safety regulations, with BS 5839 knowledge preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
• FIA qualifications and/or ECS Card would be advantageous.
• Experience working with Protec fire alarm systems would be beneficial, but is not essential.