Fire Alarm Engineer

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Engineer to install, service, and maintain fire alarms and security systems. The ideal candidate has proven experience in fire or security engineering along with strong technical knowledge of relevant systems. The role offers a competitive salary, paid overtime, company van, tools, pension, and training opportunities. This is a great chance to join a supportive team dedicated to quality service and client trust.

Benefits

Great basic salary and paid overtime

Company van, tools, and uniform

Pension, 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Training & career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire or security engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV.
• Understanding of British Standards (BS5839, BS5266).
• Full UK driving license & DBS check or willingness to undergo one.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarms and CCTV systems.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on existing systems.
• Complete accurate reports and participate in an on-call rota.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle.
• Stay up to date with technology and legislation.

Skills

Fire alarms expertise

Intruder alarms experience

CCTV systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

FIA, City & Guilds, ECS / CSCS qualifications

Tools

Tools and equipment for installation

Job description

Engineer

Location: UK-wide £38,000 - £42000

We’re thrilled to be recruiting for a well‑established, medium‑sized company that genuinely values its staff. Join a supportive team built on reputation, reliability, and long‑standing client trust.

What You’ll Do

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarms, intruder alarms if you have experience like and CCTV systems (IP & analogue)
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on existing systems
• Complete accurate reports and participate in an on‑call rota
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle
• Stay up to date with technology and legislation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in either fire or security engineering experience or both would be fantastic
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, intruder alarms, and CCTV
• Understanding of British Standards (BS5839, BS5266)
• Full UK driving licence & DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and customer service skills
• Desirable: Qualifications such as FIA, City & Guilds, ECS / CSCS, and experience with Kentec, Eaton, Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, NSI, or BAFE standards

Benefits

• Great basic salary and paid overtime
• Company van, tools, and uniform
• Pension, 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Training & career development

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