Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Sunfish Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety services company is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to deliver high-quality service and maintain compliance with UK fire safety legislation. Responsibilities include servicing fire alarm systems and emergency lighting, completing reports, and participating in call-out rotas. Candidates should possess Level 3 qualifications in Electrical Installation, knowledge of British Standards, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a basic salary of £35,000 to £40,000 with potential earnings up to £60,000.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

NEST pension scheme

25 days holiday plus Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have Ofqual Level 3 or Firequal Level 6 Fire Industry Qualification.
• Required Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualifications or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of British Standards including BS5839-1:2025 is needed.

Responsibilities

• To service and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Complete engineer service reports correctly.
• Report deficiencies or deviations in systems.
• Participate in the out of hours call out rota.

Skills

Ofqual Level 3 or Firequal Level 6 Fire Industry Qualification

Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualifications or equivalent

Sound knowledge of British Standards including BS5839-1:2025

Knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Overview

Sunfish Services Limited are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to deliver high quality service and maintenance across our client portfolio, ensuring compliance with UK fire safety standards and legislation. The Fire Alarm Service Engineer position offers a basic salary of £35,000 to £40,000 plus overtime, standby payments, company vehicle and fuel card, NEST pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus English Public Holidays. Average OTE earnings expected in between £45,000 and £60,000. Sunfish Services is a growing business specialising in fire detection systems, electronic security systems, emergency lighting and portable fire extinguishers. Established in 2004, the Company is accredited to BAFE SP203-1; NACOSS Gold scheme; BS EN ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• To service and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting systems in accordance with the relevant British Standards
• Correctly complete engineer service reports
• Report deficiencies or deviations in systems
• Participate in the out of hours call out rota

Skills

• Ofqual Level 3 or Firequal Level 6 Fire Industry Qualification
• Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualifications or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of British Standards including BS5839-1:2025
• Knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Full UK driving licence

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.