Fire Alarm Engineer

Reporting to – Fire Alarm Supervisor

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm

Probation Period: 3 months

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Location: Various Sites

Start Date: Immediate

Scope:

• To maintain and certify Fire Alarm and AOV systems.
• To complete the installation and modification of Fire Detection Systems.
• To install various fire alarm systems in commercial/residential premises.

Expertise:

• Working with a variety of Fire Alarm Systems including addressable and conventional systems such as Apollo, Advanced, Kentec, Morley, Gent, EMS.
• Wide knowledge and understanding of BS5839-1 and AOV systems.
• Maintenance of Fire alarm systems and AOV’s to the British standards BS5839-1 and BS7346-8.
• Proven experience with programming, cause and effect FIA Units 1 to 6.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of working with a variety of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Experience and knowledge on AOV systems.
• Strong knowledge of BS 5839‑1:2025 and its implications for installation, commissioning, and servicing of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, zone charts, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of the EWC employee’s handbook, EWC policies and processes and EWC ISO system of works.
• Knowledge of current legislation and good practice across the industry.
• Understanding of the H&S at work act and current H&S legislation applicable to construction.

Essential:

• Knowledge of BS5839-1 and AOV systems (Competent / Trained Person).
• Understanding of BS 7671 electrical requirements as they relate to fire alarm installations.
• Hold a current ECS Card (Fire Alarm).
• Full UK driving license as this role will require driving to various sites on a daily basis.

Skills:

• Full knowledge of Fire alarms and general practicalities of installing/commissioning and managing the services.
• Basics of fire alarm system installation and maintenance, signal processing, and power distribution.
• Presentation and communication skills in English for verbal and written communication.
• Regularly testing fire alarm systems to ensure they function correctly and addressing any faults promptly.
• A developed ability to assess site conditions from physical inspection and interpretation of surveys.
• Ability to read and understand tender documents, specifications, drawings, and terms & conditions.
• Able to plan and organise the work necessary to achieve project requirements and key milestones.
• Ability to establish good relationships with internal and external team members.
• Good levels of verbal and written communication skills.
• Research and reporting skills, able to review information and present it in an accessible way.

Other:

• The ability to travel to a range of sites.
• Appreciation that there might be out of hours working, agreed in advance.

Duties:

• Install/Commission new fire alarm panels, detectors, call points, and other related equipment according to design specifications.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on existing fire alarm systems to ensure they are working correctly and comply with safety standards.
• Identify and fix faults or issues with fire alarm systems quickly to minimize downtime.
• Test fire alarm systems after installation or repair to confirm correct operation and compliance with relevant standards (such as BS5839-1).
• Complete Fire Alarm/AOV certificate forms, paperwork and records.
• Assist in the office where required.
• Find the best engineering solution to allow maximum benefit to the project within the remits of the specification and standards.
• Attend appraisal meetings as required.
• Attend company staff meetings and toolbox talks.
• Attend company H&S meetings.