Fire Alarm Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading FM provider is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer in East London. You will service and maintain fire alarm systems across high-end residential sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, holds FIA qualifications, and has excellent fault-finding and communication skills. A valid UK driving license and own van are essential, and the role offers competitive pay and benefits including paid travel.

Benefits

Paid travel expenses

Permanent role with progression opportunities

Exposure to multiple high-end residential projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer in FM or commercial settings.
• Valid CSCS/CPCS card required.
• Full UK driving licence and own van essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems across multiple residential sites.
• Carry out fault-finding and complete compliance reports.
• Attend client call-outs and ensure high service standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Excellent communication

Technical knowledge of BS 5839

Client-facing skills

Education

FIA or equivalent qualifications

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.

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 in fire safety solutions.

The Role

CBW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to work across a portfolio of high-end residential sites in East London. The role involves servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm and life safety systems (no commissioning). Experience with Automatic Opening Ventilation (AOV) systems is highly desirable. You will be required to travel between sites, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and providing a high standard of service to clients.

Key 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.

Apply Today: 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.