Fire Alarm Engineer

ProGroup Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company pension

23 days annual leave

Job summary

ProGroup Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a leading fire and life safety operation covering London.

You will service, maintain and fault-find on a range of fire alarm systems, undertake small works and assist with compliance inspections, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a full UK driving licence.

Experience with AOV/smoke control systems and BS5839 compliance is essential; opportunities for career progression and a company vehicle are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems in commercial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Knowledge of BS5839 and compliance testing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Fire alarm systems

Driving licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join an established fire and life safety operation covering London and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities, experience working across a variety of fire alarm systems, and knowledge of AOV and smoke control systems.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on fire alarm systems, carrying out small works, completing compliance inspections and providing technical support to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on a variety of fire alarm systems.
• Carry out small works, system modifications and upgrades.
• Replace and commission conventional, addressable and wireless devices.
• Download, upload and configure fire alarm control panels.
• Conduct fire alarm surveys and identify potential upgrade opportunities.
• Complete maintenance reports and compliance documentation.
• Test and verify Cause & Effect (C&E) programming.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with BS5839 and relevant industry standards.
• Minimum of 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 within commercial environments.

Experience with the following manufacturers is required:

• EDA
• Kentec
• C-TEC
• Advanced
• Morley

Experience with additional manufacturers would be advantageous.

Wireless Fire Systems

Experience with wireless fire alarm systems, including:

• Hyfire
• EMS

Additional wireless system experience would be beneficial.

AOV & Smoke Control Systems

Knowledge or experience with the following manufacturers:

• Teal
• WindowMaster
• SE Controls
• Easi-Vent

Applicants should have an understanding of:

• AOV system operation.
• Smoke control principles.
• Compliance testing and fault diagnosis.

Standards & Compliance

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Additional fire and life safety system training.

What's On Offer

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company pension.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression.