Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Hall&Kay Fire Engineering; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in fire alarm systems maintenance. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working with cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for servicing and providing technical support for fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. With comprehensive training provided, you will enhance your skills and experience in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and additional perks like a company van and pension scheme. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Company Van Plus Fuel Card

Mobile Phone

Overtime Opportunities

Options to Buy/Sell Holiday Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire alarm systems maintenance.
• Understanding of BS5839 standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing and technical support on fire alarm systems.
• Maintain both Addressable and conventional Fire Alarm Systems.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance

BS5839 Standards

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

UK Driving Licence

Education

FIA or Equivalent Training

Job description

Summary of Role

You will be responsible for the service, PPM, and technical support of fire alarm systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and progress your career within the fire engineering sector, working on the latest technology in fire alarms.

You will receive full training on our range of products, either via our chosen manufacturers, industry-recognized training courses, or through our in-house product training facility.

What you will be doing

• Conducting servicing, PPM, and technical support on fire alarm systems for our clients.
• Servicing and maintaining both Addressable and conventional Fire Alarm Systems.
• You may be required, on occasion, to provide cover in other areas and stay away.

What we will need from you

• Proven and demonstrable experience in fire alarm systems maintenance gained over a number of years (essential).
• Familiarity with and understanding of BS5839 standards (essential).
• FIA or equivalent training is highly desirable.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Provide a professional service at all times, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, quality, and customer service (essential).
• Able to work independently with little supervision but also successfully as part of a team (essential).
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a range of customers, clients, and internal colleagues (essential).
• Reliability and punctuality are essential qualities for this role.

What you can expect in return

• Competitive and negotiable salary depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy 5 days and sell 2 days.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company van plus fuel card.
• Mobile phone.
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:40-5:00, Friday 8:45-4:00).
• You will be required to work on a call-out rota, including standby rates.
• Overtime opportunities are available.

Please note: You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

How to apply

Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role.

Additional Company information

About Us

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts, our focus is on the lifetime value of a project, meaning we can design, supply, install, test, and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With over 140 years of trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies across all areas of industry and construction.

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call the Hall & Kay way — it’s a people thing. We believe we can achieve more when we work as a team with clients, communities, and within our own business. Our people create safety every day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to challenges. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver.