Fire Alarm Engineer - Install / Commisioning

Fortus Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for electrical works delivery in Essex and London. The role involves commissioning fire alarm systems, fault-finding, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of relevant fire regulations and a clean UK driving licence. Exceptional support, training, and a stable project pipeline are offered, with a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £45k-£52k

Paid travel time and overtime opportunities

31+ days holiday

Training and career development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025 is essential.
• Relevant fire alarm qualifications (e.g., FIA or industry equivalents).
• Proven ability to commission advanced fire alarm panels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small works such as device additions and panel replacements.
• Commission and handover systems to a high standard.
• Fault-finding and diagnostics to meet project specs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025

Fault-finding across loops and networks

Proven ability to commission fire alarm panels

Customer-focused approach

Education

Relevant fire alarm qualifications

Full, clean UK driving licence

Job description

Salary & Location

Salary: £45,000-£52,000 DOE+ paid travel time + overtime opportunities

Holidays: Minimum 31 days (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service

Location: Predominantly Essex, London & surrounding counties

Responsibilities

• Deliver small works: device additions, panel replacements, loop extensions, cause & effect updates, and remedials
• Commission and handover systems to a high standard, with clear documentation
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and optimisation to meet project specs and client expectations
• Liaise with PMs and clients; produce test sheets, as‑fitteds and sign-offs
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839-1:2025 and company QA procedures

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025 (essential)
• Relevant fire alarm qualifications (e.g., FIA/industry equivalents)
• Proven ability to commission advanced and Gent fire alarm panels (others a bonus)
• Solid fault‑finding across loops, networks and cause & effect
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Professional, customer‑focused approach and tidy documentation skills

What you'll get

• £45k-£52k depending on experience
• Paid travel time & overtime opportunities
• 31+ days holiday (rising with length of service)
• Late‑model van, tools, test equipment & PPE
• Training & career development (manufacturer courses, FIA refreshers)
• Enrolment on Skills‑on‑Demand training platform with over 100 courses available in Fire and security, health and safety and personal development
• Supportive team culture, steady pipeline of interesting projects

Please send your CV for consideration or call the office and ask Ella for more details

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer