Fire Alarm Engineer

Job Title: 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 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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