Fire Alarm Engineer - 4437

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a technician to service and maintain fire alarm systems in Essex and North London. The role involves fault-finding, programming, and offers flexible working hours. Candidates should have experience with fire alarms, a full UK driving licence, and solid knowledge of BS5839. Training and additional support are provided.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Overtime rates available

Training with top brands

Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarm systems and AOVs.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• FIA qualifications preferred; training provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems (and AOVs).
• Perform skilled fault-finding and cause-and-effect programming.
• Cover Essex, East/North London, with occasional trips further afield.

Skills

Experience with fire alarms and AOVs

Confident with diagnostics and programming

Solid knowledge of BS5839

Job description

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Posted:

15.08.2025

Expiry Date:

29.09.2025

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Job Description:

You'll be working on fire alarm and AOV systems across Essex, East and North London — with paid travel time (minus 30 mins each way) and a £45,000 basic. There's also a 1-in-10 call-out rota paid at double time door-to-door, plus overtime rates that make it worth your while.

What You'll Get

Paid travel time (minus 30 mins each way).

Overtime: time-and-a-half (evenings/Saturdays), double time (nights, Sundays, holidays).

Training with Zzeus, FIA, Advanced, Hyfire, Protec & more.

Flexible working where it makes sense.

Out-of-hours tech support – so you're never left stuck.

The Job

Service and maintain only fire alarm systems (and AOVs).

Skilled fault-finding and cause-and-effect programming.

Cover Essex, East/North London, with the occasional trip further afield.

What We Need From You

Experience with fire alarms and AOVs.

Confident with diagnostics and programming.

Full UK driving licence.

Solid knowledge of BS5839.

FIA quals are nice – but training will be provided if needed.

Next Step
Send your CV – even if it's not up to date. We'll have a chat first. No hard sell.