Junior Fire Alarm Engineer/Life Safety technician in E1, Tower Hamlets, Greater London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service firm in Central London is seeking a skilled technician for fire alarm maintenance. Responsibilities include conducting fire alarm tests, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience with fire alarms, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This role provides opportunities for overtime, continuous training, and covers travel expenses.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Travel expenses covered

Continuous training

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• On-site experience with 1st and 2nd fix fire alarm installation.
• Confident completing compliance reports and service documentation.
• Willingness to attend further manufacturer and compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly onsite fire alarm tests.
• Maintain tools and testing equipment in good order.
• Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and building managers.

Skills

On-site experience with fire alarm installation

Basic fire alarm programming

Experience conducting weekly alarm testing

Strong communication

Customer service mindset

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Location: Foot Mobile (Various Sites – Central London)

Company: Polyteck Building Services Ltd

Principal Responsibilities

Maintenance & Testing

• Fire alarms: servicing, fault‑finding, minor works, and basic cause‑and‑effect checks in line with BS 5839.
• Emergency lighting: monthly functional and annual duration tests in accordance with BS 5266.
• Smoke ventilation / AOV systems: inspection, testing, and basic adjustment to BS 7346‑8.
• Fire curtains: inspection, testing, and reporting to BS 8524 / EN 12101.
• Fire extinguishers: servicing/installation to BS 5306‑3/-8 including safe disposal and asset register updates.
• Fire damper inspection/testing to BS 9999 / EN 15650 (desirable – training provided if required).
• Fire door checks and reporting to BS 8214 / BS 9999.

Work Execution & Documentation

Allocate adequate time and resources to complete works efficiently.

• Coordinate tools, materials, and parts with Supervising Technician / Maintenance Manager.
• Complete job sheets, logbooks, commissioning sheets, certificates, and asset registers accurately.
• Conduct weekly onsite fire alarm tests where required.
• Attend reactive call‑outs both during and outside normal working hours.
• Raise job sheets for additional works, remedials, or follow‑on tasks.
• Maintain tools and testing equipment in good order (including calibration where required).

Health & Safety

• Follow RAMS, method statements, permits‑to‑work, and isolation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company H&S policies and industry regulations.

Client Interaction

• Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and building managers.
• Communicate findings clearly and provide recommendations where necessary.

Personal Conduct

• Represent the company professionally at all times and act as a positive role‑model.
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours when operational needs require it.
• Understand and take responsibility for the impact of your actions on company performance.
• Support the development of colleagues by offering guidance and constructive feedback.
• Promote fairness, respect, and equal opportunities within the team.
• Resolve operational challenges professionally, fairly, and promptly.
• Encourage colleagues to take ownership of their work and contribute to solutions.
• Promote open communication and constructive challenge to improve outcomes and working practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Sales Growth: Engage with tenants and clients to help identify maintenance contract opportunities.
• Efficiency: Minimise repeat visits and time spent on call‑outs.
• Cost Control: Reduce material waste and avoid damage to equipment.
• Customer Satisfaction: Demonstrate high standards of workmanship and service delivery.
• Programme Delivery: Complete work within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Required Skills & Experience

• On‑site experience with 1st and 2nd fix fire alarm installation.
• Basic fire alarm programming and panel configuration (e.g., Advanced, Kentec, Morley/Honeywell, C‑TEC). (Gent / Siemens knowledge is desirable but not essential.)
• Experience conducting weekly alarm testing and monthly emergency lighting checks.
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule.
• Confident completing compliance reports and service documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset.
• Willingness to attend further manufacturer and compliance training.

What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities.
• Travel expenses covered for foot‑mobile engineers.
• Continuous training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile Central London contracts.
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.

Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment checks and DBS clearance.

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