Fire Alarm Engineer in EC1

Job DescriptionFire Alarm Service Engineer – South Location: London and the South Working Pattern: Field-based / home-based Salary: Up to £45,000 basic, depending on experience The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing fire and life-safety business. This is a field-based role covering London and the South, offering the opportunity to work across a diverse customer portfolio. You will be responsible for planned servicing, reactive maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on a range of fire detection and alarm systems. The successful candidate will be an experienced, customer-focused engineer who is confident working independently and committed to delivering high standards of safety, compliance and technical service. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on fire detection and alarm systems * Attend reactive call-outs and diagnose faults efficiently * Complete repairs and make-safe works where required * Provide clear recommendations for any additional or remedial works * Produce accurate, detailed and audit-ready engineer reports * Record test results, findings, actions taken and compliance information * Work in accordance with relevant British Standards, site requirements, risk assessments and method statements * Communicate professionally with customers, clearly explaining faults, completed works and recommended next steps * Maintain company tools, test equipment, vehicle stock and job documentation * Support right-first-time completion and efficient job close-out * Participate in the call-out rota as required Essential Requirements * Strong experience servicing and fault-finding on a range of fire alarm systems * Confidence working independently within live customer environments * Experience working with leading fire alarm panels and devices, such as GENT, Notifier, Advanced or equivalent systems * Strong diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify root causes and verify system performance * A thorough understanding of testing, compliance and technical documentation * Strong report-writing skills and excellent attention to detail * A professional and customer-focused approach * Reliable, organised and able to remain calm under pressure * Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one * Full UK driving licence Package and Benefits * Basic salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience * Overtime paid at enhanced rates, including time-and-a-half and double-time opportunities * Paid door-to-door travel * 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays * Additional annual leave for long service * Company van with personal-use allowance * Pension scheme * Supportive management team * Positive and professional working environment We are committed to equal opportunities, and and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Apply today to join an established organisation offering a competitive package, varied work and long-term career opportunities within the fire and life-safety sector