Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

Octagon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems across various projects. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company vehicle, fuel card, and comprehensive training. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire alarm systems, strong troubleshooting abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking team committed to professional development.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

28 days holiday

Pension scheme access

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire alarm and AOV systems.
• Strong technical knowledge to work independently.
• Competent in cause & effect programming on advanced systems.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, install, and commission fire alarm systems.
• Lead fault finding and troubleshooting processes.
• Program and test cause & effect sequences.
• Provide excellent customer service on site.

Skills

Fire alarm system servicing

Fault finding

Installation and commissioning

Client-facing skills

Education

FIA or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Specialist tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Fire Alarm Engineer - Recruiting for a Leading Fire Safety Provider

📍 Essex, East & North London, some South London & further afield

🚗 Company Vehicle + Fuel Card | Competitive Salary | Career Progression

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established fire safety solutions company specialising in fire alarm, AOV, and damper systems. They are looking for a skilled Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join their team, working on installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance across a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, install, and commission fire alarm systems from small to large scale
• Lead complex fault finding and troubleshooting on fire alarm systems
• Program and test cause & effect sequences on advanced panels
• Work with relay wiring and system inputs for integration
• Deliver excellent customer service and professional communication on site

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience in fire alarm and AOV system servicing, fault diagnosis, installation, and commissioning
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to work independently
• Competent in cause & effect programming on advanced fire alarm systems
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• UK Driving Licence (essential)
• FIA or equivalent qualifications (desirable)
• Solid understanding of current British Standards for fire alarm systems

What\'s on Offer

• Company vehicle, fuel card, phone, laptop, and specialist tools supplied
• Travel time paid (less 30 minutes each way)
• Competitive salary and overtime rates (time and a half/double time)
• 28 days holiday (increasing with service) plus pension scheme access
• Flexible working and call-out rota opportunities
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development
• Out-of-hours technical support

If you are an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Engineer ready to join a forward-thinking and supportive team, please get in touch