Fire Alarm Field Engineer – Install, Commission & Travel UK

Mitie Group plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to service, maintain, commission, and install fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across a variety of sites in the UK. The role involves fault-finding, interpreting drawings, and delivering high-quality customer service.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical knowledge, be willing to travel, and hold relevant competency certificates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing, maintaining, commissioning, and installing fire alarm systems.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and system documentation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, commission, and repair fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across multiple customer sites.
• Carry out fire alarm installations to a high professional standard.
• Commission fire alarm systems, primarily open protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec, and C-TEC.
• Plan and undertake both scheduled maintenance visits and reactive call-outs within your designated area.
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and system documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve system faults efficiently and effectively.
• Lead and deliver small to medium-sized installation projects, providing technical guidance and support to installation teams where required.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, including: BS 7671:2018, BS 5839-1, BS 5839-6.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Support colleagues with technical expertise and contribute to the ongoing training and development of the wider engineering team.
• Travel throughout the UK when required to support customer and business needs.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical principles

Technical reading

Customer service

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

FIA Units 1–5

18th Edition

Certificates of competency

Tools

Advanced

Kentec

C-TEC

Job description

Mitie Group plc is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to service, maintain, commission, and install fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across a variety of sites in the UK. The role involves fault-finding, interpreting drawings, and delivering high-quality customer service.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical knowledge, be willing to travel, and hold relevant competency certificates.