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 #removed#th 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

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