Mobile Fire Alarm Engineer

Polyteck Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Polyteck Group in London is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team, delivering maintenance, servicing, and installation across multiple sites.

You will play a key role in ensuring fire alarm and emergency lighting systems remain compliant, reliable, and fully operational.

All offers are subject to pre-employment checks and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing fire alarm systems across commercial or residential sites.
• Strong working knowledge of emergency lighting systems and statutory testing requirements.
• On-site fire alarm experience (1st and 2nd fix works).
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire alarm industry standards BS5839 and emergency lighting BS5266.
• Demonstrable fault-finding, diagnostics and remedial works.
• Ability to work independently across multiple London sites with excellent time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), testing, and servicing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Undertake fault-finding, remedial works, and small installations in line with industry regulations (BS5839 & BS5266).
• Provide commissioning support, including fire alarm software programming where required.
• Respond promptly to reactive callouts, delivering first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Complete compliance documentation, logbooks, and certification following works.
• Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Fault-finding

Emergency lighting

Time management

Customer service

Independent working

Tools

Fire alarm software

BS5839 standards

BS5266 standards

Job description

Salary: £40000 - £50000 GBPHolidays: 20 days increasing but it is negotiableFull-Time: PermanentOpportunities: for O.T.EWe are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team, delivering high-quality maintenance, servicing, and installation work across multiple sites. You will play a key role in ensuring fire systems remain compliant, reliable, and fully operational.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company van

Principle Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), testing, and servicing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Undertake fault-finding, remedial works, and small installations in line with industry regulations (BS5839 & BS5266).
• Provide commissioning support, including fire alarm software programming where required.
• Respond promptly to reactive callouts, delivering first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Complete compliance documentation, logbooks, and certification following works.
• Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures and risk assessments.

Essential Qualification and Experience:

• Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems across commercial or residential sites.
• Strong working knowledge of emergency lighting systems and statutory testing requirements.
• On-site fire alarm experience (1st and 2nd fix works).
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire alarm industry standards (BS5839) and emergency lighting standards (BS5266).
• Demonstrable experience in fault-finding, diagnostics, and remedial works.
• Ability to work independently across multiple London sites with excellent time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus.

Desirable:

• Fire alarm software programming and commissioning experience.
• Industry-recognised training in fire alarm systems.
• Asbestos Awareness, IPAF, or PASMA certification.

Join Our Team as a Fire Alarm Engineer:

All offers are subject to pre-employment checks and a DBS check.