Fire Alarm Engineer

Build Recruitment Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Holiday pay

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established building services contractor in Wembley/Harrow. You will handle installation, commissioning, servicing and fault finding of various fire alarm systems across commercial and residential properties.

The role offers a competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000), company van, fuel card, holiday pay and pension with ongoing training and career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Experience installing, servicing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults to minimise downtime.
• Commission new fire alarm installations.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive call-outs.
• Work with a range of manufacturer systems and adhere to BS 5839.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Fault finding

Customer service

Independent worker

Tools

Gent

Advanced

Morley

Kentec

C-TEC

Apollo

Hochiki

Notifier

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer

Location: Harrow, London
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card, Holiday Pay, Pension, Healthcare etc

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established building services contractor based in Wembley. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, company van, and fuel card.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and fault finding of a variety of fire alarm systems across commercial and residential properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently to minimise system downtime.
• Commission new fire alarm installations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive call-outs.
• Work on a range of manufacturer systems, ensuring compliance with current industry standards.
• Complete all relevant documentation and service reports accurately.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and colleagues.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with BS 5839 and current health and safety regulations.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience installing, servicing, and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Experience working with a range of fire alarm manufacturers (such as Gent, Advanced, Morley, Kentec, C-TEC, Apollo, Hochiki, Notifier, or similar).
• Good understanding of BS 5839 and relevant fire safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of£40,000 - £50,000depending on experience.
• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to work for a reputable building services contractor.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking to join a growing business with excellent long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.