Fire Alarm Engineer

V7 Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Service Engineer for a subcontract role focused on emergency lighting and fire alarms in various public sector locations across South West London. Candidates must have proven servicing experience, strong repair skills, and knowledge of regulatory standards. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing work in schools, housing, and care homes.

Benefits

Opportunities for skills development

Monday–Friday work

6-month rolling contract

Qualifications

• Proven experience in servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills are essential.
• Knowledge of BS 5266 and BS 5839 standards required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Test, inspect, and certify emergency lighting.
• Service and fault-find on fire alarm systems.

Skills

Proven experience in servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems

Strong fault-finding and repair skills

Knowledge of BS 5266 and BS 5839 standards

Job description

Service Engineer – Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarms (Subcontract Role)

V7 are looking for an experienced Service Engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on emergency lighting systems and fire alarm systems. This is part of a long-term public sector contract with loads of ongoing work and excellent opportunities for repeat subcontract roles. The work will primarily be in South West London across housing, schools, and care homes. Our client is a rapidly growing national business specialising in the security and fire industry, delivering high-quality installation, service, and maintenance nationwide.

The Contract

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on emergency lighting systems and fire alarm systems.
• Testing, inspection, and certification of emergency lighting in compliance with BS 5266.
• Servicing and fault-finding on addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in line with BS 5839.
• Minor repairs, replacements, and component changes where required.
• Completing service reports and liaising with site managers to ensure compliance.
• Work primarily on public sector sites including social housing, schools, and elderly care homes.

Benefits

• Opportunities for skills development, working for a national client.
• Monday–Friday work (weekend work available).
• 6-month rolling contract with potential for multi-year work.
• Up to £35 per hour.
• Overtime available at enhanced hourly rates.
• Outside IR35, weekly pay every Friday.

Requirements

• Proven experience in servicing emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
• Knowledge of BS 5266 and BS 5839 standards.
• Electrical isolation qualification (desirable).Experience working on social housing, schools, or care home sites.
• DBS checked