Fire Alarm Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Get Staff seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a permanent, full-time team across customer sites in Southwest London. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, smoke detection and emergency lighting, with fault diagnosis and repairs to keep systems safe and compliant.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, capable of managing installation and service work, and will communicate well with customers on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing, testing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5839 and related fire safety regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and ideally commission fire alarm systems in line with standards.
• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of fire alarms and related systems.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and ensure systems remain compliant.
• Complete service reports and commissioning documentation accurately.
• Provide professional technical support to customers while upholding health and safety.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fault-finding

BS 5839 knowledge

Driving licence

Health and safety

Education

FIA qualifications

ECS Card

Tools

Protec fire alarm systems

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer – Southwest London (M25) - £42,000- £50,000

• £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.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful