Fire Alarm Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety solutions provider is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer for their London team. The role involves servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing professional service to clients. With a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £43,000, the position also offers training opportunities and additional perks like a company van and overtime options. Join a team that values quality workmanship and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Continuous training

Qualifications

• Proven background in fire alarm service, maintenance, or commissioning.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and relevant regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• ECS or FIA training (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding on fire alarm systems.
• Diagnosing system issues and ensuring compliance with BS5839.
• Providing a professional service to clients in various sectors.

Skills

Fire alarm service

Fault-finding

Knowledge of industry standards

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer - London

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 + Overtime + Van + Fuel Card + Training

Location: London & Surrounding Areas

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Join a Company That Values Your Skills

Are you a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer looking for a company that truly invests in its people?

We're working with a respected fire safety solutions provider delivering design, installation, and maintenance services to clients across commercial, industrial, and high-end residential sectors.

Due to continued growth, they're now seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer to join their London team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding on a wide range of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Working with leading brands such as Gent, Kentec, C‑Tec, Advanced, Hochiki, Menvier, and Ziton.
• Diagnosing system issues, replacing components, and ensuring full compliance with BS5839.
• Carrying out functional testing and producing clear, detailed service reports.
• Providing a professional service to clients in commercial, retail, and industrial environments.
• Collaborating with a supportive team while managing your own workload and van stock.

What We're Looking For

• Proven background in fire alarm service, maintenance, or commissioning.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with multiple fire alarm systems (training provided on new panels).
• Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• ECS or FIA training (advantageous but not essential).

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £43,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities for additional earnings.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Continuous training and certification support (Gent, Advanced, FIA).
• Genuine progression opportunities as the company continues to expand.
• Work with a professional and supportive team that values quality workmanship.

Interested?

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.