At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, producing detailed reports on-site.
- Company: CDS has over 30 years of experience in fire detection and life safety systems across the UK.
- Benefits: Base salary up to £45,000 with OTE circa £49,000, plus 25 days holiday and a company van.
- Other info: Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain is necessary.
- Why this job: Join a respected provider with a customer-first mindset and a commitment to safety.
- Qualifications: Proven experience with fire alarm systems and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
CDS Fire Alarm Service Engineer London Areas and the South (field based)
Package: up to £45000 basic plus overtime, call out and company benefits (package circa £49000)
About CDS
For more than 30 years, CDS has been one of the UK’s most respected providers of fire detection, life safety, and security systems. Our mission is simple: to protect you, your people, and your business. We support a wide range of environments—from business parks to leisure centres, nurseries to secondary schools, and from country estates to large housing portfolios, combining national capability with a local, responsive approach, we deliver trusted, high-quality compliance solutions wherever they’re needed. CDS is proudly part of Obsequio Group; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management.
About the Role
- Produce best-in-class engineer reports and job documentation on the day (test results, findings, actions taken, compliance notes, and further works)
- Work in line with relevant British Standards, site requirements, RAMS, and CDS procedures—maintaining high safety and quality standards
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers on site—explaining faults, actions and next steps
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems across a diverse customer base
- Attend reactive callouts, fault‑find efficiently, and complete repairs or make‑safe actions with clear follow‑on recommendations
- Maintain control of tools, test equipment, van stock and paperwork, supporting right‑first‑time completion and smooth job close‑out
- Participate in the call‑out rota where required
- Strong, proven experience servicing and fault‑finding on a range of fire alarm systems, with the confidence to work independently in live environments
- Demonstrable experience on leading panels/devices (e.g., GENT, Notifier, Advanced or equivalent), with the ability to diagnose root cause and verify performance
- A disciplined approach to testing, compliance and documentation—reports that are accurate, clear and audit‑ready
- A professional, customer‑first mindset—reliable, calm under pressure, and a strong representative of CDS on site
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Base salary up to £45000 DOE, with overtime and call out payments (OTE circa £49000)
- Overtime rates: 1.5x standard, 2x Sundays, plus call out pay
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus additional holiday for long service)
- Company van (with personal use)
- Supportive management and a positive working environment
CDS is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business requirements.
CDS: Fire Alarm Service Engineer - South in Leicester employer: Obsequio Group
CDS, part of Obsequio Group, offers a supportive management environment and values diversity. Located in London, they provide expert safety services to both public and private sectors, ensuring compliance across various settings.
