Fire Alarm Engineer

RGE Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company pension

Career progression

23 days holiday

Job summary

RGE Services Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a growing fire and life safety team covering London and surrounding areas.

You will maintain, fault-find and modify fire alarm systems, including AOV/smoke control, with a focus on BS5839 compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires strong diagnostics, a full UK driving licence and a proactive approach to client support and system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems.
• Carry out small works and system modifications.
• Replace and commission conventional, addressable and wireless devices.
• Download, upload and configure fire alarm panels.
• Conduct fire alarm surveys and identify upgrade opportunities.
• Complete maintenance reports and compliance documentation.
• Test and verify Cause & Effect (C&E) programming.
• Ensure all work complies with BS5839 and industry standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Fire alarm servicing

Tools

EDA

Kentec

C-TEC

Haes

Advanced

Morley

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Location: Notting Hill, West London

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a growing and well-established fire and life safety business covering London and the surrounding areas. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong fault-finding abilities, experience servicing a variety of fire alarm systems, and knowledge of AOV/smoke control systems. You'll be responsible for maintenance, small works, compliance inspections, and supporting clients with technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems.
• Carry out small works and system modifications.
• Replace and commission conventional, addressable and wireless devices.
• Download, upload and configure fire alarm panels.
• Conduct fire alarm surveys and identify upgrade opportunities.
• Complete maintenance reports and compliance documentation.
• Test and verify Cause & Effect (C&E) programming.
• Ensure all work complies with BS5839 and industry standards.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.

Fire Alarm Panel Experience

Knowledge of the following systems is required:

• EDA
• Kentec
• C-TEC
• Haes
• Advanced
• Morley
• Experience with additional manufacturers is advantageous.

Wireless Fire Systems

Experience with:

• Hyfire
• EMS
• Zerio
• Additional wireless system experience is beneficial.

AOV & Smoke Control Systems

Knowledge of:

• Teal
• Actulux
• WindowMaster
• SE Controls
• Easi-Vent

Applicants should understand

• AOV system operation
• Smoke control principles
• Cause & Effect (C&E) requirements
• Compliance testing and fault diagnosis
• Standards & Compliance

Standards & Compliance

• Good understanding of BS5839.
• Ability to survey existing systems and recommend upgrade works.
• Understanding of fire alarm compliance requirements.

Desirable

• FIA qualifications.
• Manufacturer training certifications.
• Additional fire and life safety system training.

What's On Offer

• Company vehicle plus fuel card
• Company pension
• Career progression opportunities
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays