Location: Field-based (London & South East / site travel required)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting To: Active Fire Supervisor & Fire & Security Service Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fire Alarm Engineer with strong technical problem-solving capabilities to join our Active Fire team.
In this role, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive call-outs, fault-finding, installation, and commissioning across fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active fire curtains. You will ensure all systems operate reliably and fully adhere to current British Standards and third-party accreditation schemes, including BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8, BS 8524-1/2, BAFE SP203-1, and IFC codes of practice.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning: Install, modify, test, and commission new fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, active fire curtains, and associated field devices to design specifications.
Servicing & PPM: Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and planned preventative maintenance in accordance with BS 5839-1 and BS 7346-8 standards.
Fault Diagnosis & Reactive Repairs: Rapidly troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex faults on addressable and conventional systems to minimize customer downtime.
Site Surveys & Cause-and-Effect: Carry out thorough site surveys (with photographic evidence), interpret schematics/zone charts, and program cause-and-effect panel logic.
Compliance & Certification: Issue clear, compliant electronic certification, commissioning records, and detailed service reports via tablet devices.
Van Stock & Operations: Manage vehicle inventory, place stock requisition orders efficiently, and participate in an on-call rota to support emergency call-outs.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential:
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer covering servicing, fault-finding, and maintenance.
System Knowledge: Hands-on experience across major addressable and conventional manufacturers (e.g., Advanced, Apollo, Kentec, Gent, Hochiki, C-Tec, Morley, EMS, Hyfire).
FIA Certifications:
FIA Fundamentals Units 1 & 2 (Fire Detection & Alarm Systems in Non-Domestic Premises).
FIA Advanced Maintainer Course.
Electrical & Industry Cards:
BS 7671 18th Edition.
FESS (ECS) Systems Operative Card.
Safety Training: Valid certifications in Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height, and CITB Hazard & Risk Awareness.
Driving Licence: Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
Standards Familiarity: Practical knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8 (Smoke Control), BS 8524 (Fire Curtains), and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems.
Direct experience integrating fire alarms with AOV/smoke extract systems and fire curtain assemblies.
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on industry experience
Company vehicle, fuel card, and specialist tools
Provision of mobile phone / tablet device for paperless workflow
Commitment to continuous professional development (50 hours of structured CPD training per annum)
Standby allowance and overtime opportunities via the on-call rota
Company pension scheme and holiday allowance
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Internal Description
Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer
Reference: EWC-JD040-Fire Alarm Engineer
Location: Field-based (London & South East / site travel required)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting To: Active Fire Supervisor & Fire & Security Service Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fire Alarm Engineer with strong technical problem-solving capabilities to join our Active Fire team.
In this role, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive call-outs, fault-finding, installation, and commissioning across fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active fire curtains. You will ensure all systems operate reliably and fully adhere to current British Standards and third-party accreditation schemes, including BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8, BS 8524-1/2, BAFE SP203-1, and IFC codes of practice.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning: Install, modify, test, and commission new fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, active fire curtains, and associated field devices to design specifications.
Servicing & PPM: Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and planned preventative maintenance in accordance with BS 5839-1 and BS 7346-8 standards.
Fault Diagnosis & Reactive Repairs: Rapidly troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex faults on addressable and conventional systems to minimize customer downtime.
Site Surveys & Cause-and-Effect: Carry out thorough site surveys (with photographic evidence), interpret schematics/zone charts, and program cause-and-effect panel logic.
Compliance & Certification: Issue clear, compliant electronic certification, commissioning records, and detailed service reports via tablet devices.
Van Stock & Operations: Manage vehicle inventory, place stock requisition orders efficiently, and participate in an on-call rota to support emergency call-outs.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential:
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer covering servicing, fault-finding, and maintenance.
System Knowledge: Hands-on experience across major addressable and conventional manufacturers (e.g., Advanced, Apollo, Kentec, Gent, Hochiki, C-Tec, Morley, EMS, Hyfire).
FIA Certifications:
FIA Fundamentals Units 1 & 2 (Fire Detection & Alarm Systems in Non-Domestic Premises).
FIA Advanced Maintainer Course.
Electrical & Industry Cards:
BS 7671 18th Edition.
FESS (ECS) Systems Operative Card.
Safety Training: Valid certifications in Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height, and CITB Hazard & Risk Awareness.
Driving Licence: Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
Standards Familiarity: Practical knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8 (Smoke Control), BS 8524 (Fire Curtains), and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems.
Direct experience integrating fire alarms with AOV/smoke extract systems and fire curtain assemblies.
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on industry experience
Company vehicle, fuel card, and specialist tools
Provision of mobile phone / tablet device for paperless workflow
Commitment to continuous professional development (50 hours of structured CPD training per annum)
Standby allowance and overtime opportunities via the on-call rota
Company pension scheme and holiday
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year