Fire Alarm Service Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM company in London is looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer to service and maintain fire alarm systems across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, relevant qualifications, strong fault-finding skills, and a valid driving license. This is a permanent role offering a salary range of £45,000 - £56,000, along with paid travel and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid travel expenses

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to high-end residential projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Valid CSCS/CPCS card is required.
• Full UK driving licence and own van are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems.
• Carry out fault-finding and remedial works.
• Inspect emergency lighting and life safety systems.

Skills

Fire Alarm Qualifications (FIA)

Fault-Finding Skills

BS 5839 Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Fire Alarm Engineer | Location: East London (with travel across multiple sites) | Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 (DOE) + Paid Travel

Recruiter: CBW Recruitment, on behalf of a leading FM company specialising in MEP & Public Health

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Facilities Management provider, delivering Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health services across the commercial, residential, public sector, and industrial markets. With a proven reputation, they are also a trusted name in fire safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems across multiple residential sites.
• Carry out fault-finding and remedial works (excluding commissioning).
• Inspect emergency lighting, interfaces, and other life safety systems.
• Complete compliance reports and maintain documentation in line with BS 5839, BAFE, and FIA standards.
• Attend client call-outs and deliver excellent customer service on-site.
• Travel between East London sites using a company or personal van (fuel card provided).

Candidate Profile

• FIA (or equivalent) fire alarm qualifications; City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer within FM or commercial settings.
• Full UK driving licence and own van (essential).
• Valid CSCS/CPCS card. Additional certificates (Emergency Lighting, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness) are advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of BS 5839 and BAFE/FIA standards.
• Proven fault-finding skills with the ability to work independently.
• AOV experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 (depending on experience).
• Paid travel expenses.
• Permanent role with progression opportunities (Senior Engineer / Team Leader).
• Exposure to multiple high-end residential projects within a supportive FM environment.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer with strong maintenance and fault-finding skills, and ideally AOV experience, apply now via CBW Recruitment to take the next step in your career with a leading FM provider.