Job Description
Fire Alarm and Life Safety Engineer
North London and Home Counties
£38,000 - £45,000. Vehicle. Phone and Laptop
Monday to Friday. Call out / OT one week in three.
This is a service-led role covering fire alarm systems, smoke ventilation (AOV), emergency lighting. Working independently diagnosing faults correctly, and carrying out remedial works to a high standard across commercial and residential sites. 3 years + experience in the fire safety industry is essential, with proven background in service, maintenance, fault-finding, and remedial works,
Suit a candidate with strong working knowledge of BS 5839-1, BS 5266-1, and BS 5306, and experience with major manufacturers such as Kentec, Advanced, Morley, and C-TEC, and Wireless fire alarm systems experience essential (EMS, Hyfire, EDA, Apollo)
Key Responsibilities
Fire Alarm Systems
• Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs
• Accurately diagnose faults and implement permanent corrective solutions
• Carry out remedial works including device replacement, minor system modifications, and repairs
• Complete clear, professional digital reports
• Participate in a shared on-call rota
Smoke Ventilation (AOV)
• Inspect, test, and maintain AOV and smoke ventilation systems
• Test actuators, detectors, fireman’s switches, interfaces, and control panels
• Identify faults and carry out or recommend remedial works
Emergency Lighting
• Carry out monthly and annual testing in accordance with BS 5266-1
• Identify failures and carry out remedial works including battery and luminaire replacement
• Ensure accurate digital test records are maintained
Fire Extinguishers (Desirable)
• Service and maintain portable fire extinguishers to BS 5306
• Advise clients on correct extinguisher provision and placement
(Training can be provided if required)
Installation Support
• Work alongside the installation team on larger fire alarm and life safety projects where required
• Assist with system upgrades, commissioning, and final testing
Please send your CV to apply