Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

TipTopJob; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension

Death in service insurance

GP and mental health support

Wellness and EAP

Annual company conference

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

TipTopJob is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join a well-established fire and security services provider in the Greater London area. You will lead on complex fault diagnosis and commissioning of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, while guiding junior engineers on site.

The role is field-based with a base salary of £40,000–£45,000 per year, plus paid travel, on-call and overtime allowances, aiming for total earnings of £50,000–£60,000.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with commissioning and fault diagnosis on fire alarm systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm programming and diagnostics.
• Ability to use manufacturer software for configuration and optimization.

Aufgaben

• Commission and test addressable and conventional fire alarm systems; diagnose complex faults.
• Configure system logic and networked panels using manufacturer software.
• Work across fire alarm platforms (Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley, Kentec) and related systems.
• Act as technical lead on site; mentor engineers and ensure standards.
• Complete commissioning docs, reports, audits, and inspections; support customers and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Fire alarm systems

Fault diagnosis

On-site leadership

Manufacturer software

Tools

Gent

Advanced

Ziton

Morley

Kentec

Jobbeschreibung

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join an established fire and security services provider, supporting the delivery and technical performance of fire and life safety systems.

This is a senior, hands:on position for an experienced fire engineer who can take responsibility for complex technical work, provide technical guidance to other engineers and act as a point of support when more challenging issues arise.

This is a field:based role offering a basic salary of A GBP 40,000 : A GBP 45,000 per annum, plus paid travel, on:call and overtime allowances, with total average earnings of A GBP 50,000 : A GBP 60,000.

Candidates can be based anywhere in London or within 15 miles north and 20 miles south of St Albans (office location).

You Will Be Responsible For

• Commissioning and testing addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, carrying out complex fault diagnosis and resolving technical issues.
• Configuring system logic, cause:and:effect functions and networked panel arrangements, using manufacturer software for system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation.
• Working across fire alarm platforms including Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley and Kentec, alongside associated systems such as air sampling, suppression and smoke ventilation.
• Acting as a technical lead on site, providing guidance, mentoring and practical support to engineers, while contributing to skills development and technical standards.
• Completing commissioning documentation, technical reports, audits and inspections, while providing professional technical support to customers and stakeholders and supporting compliance with relevant standards and procedures.

The Candidates From The Following Background Will Be Considered

• Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer, Fire and Security Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Technician

Ideally, you will have experience with some of the following:

• Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley or Kentec.

What we are looking for

• Experience commissioning and diagnosing faults on complex fire alarm systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, programming and diagnostics.
• Experience using manufacturer software for system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation.
• Working knowledge of associated systems, including air sampling, suppression and smoke ventilation.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and professional communication skills.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with a focus on getting the job right first time.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• 24:hour GP and mental health support
• Regular development reviews
• Recognition programme
• Annual company conference
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development and training opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join a dynamic team and take the next step in your career.

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