Fire Alarm and Life Safety Engineer
North London and Home Counties
£38,000 - £45,000 .
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 carry out remedial works to a high standardacross commercial and residential sites. 3 years + experience in the firesafety industry is essential
Key Responsibilities
Fire Alarm Systems
• Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair addressable andconventional 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 systemmodifications, and repairs
• Complete clear, professional digital reports
• Participate in a shared on-call rota
Smoke Ventilation (AOV)
• Inspect, test, and maintain AOV and smoke ventilationsystems
• 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 BS5266-1
• Identify failures and carry out remedial works including battery andluminaire replacement
• Ensure accurate digital test records are maintained
Fire Extinguishers (Desirable)
• Service and maintain portable fire extinguishers to BS5306
• Advise clients on correct extinguisher provision and placement
(Training can be provided if required)
Installation Support
• Work alongside the installation team on larger fire alarmand life safety projects where required
• Assist with system upgrades, commissioning, and final testing
Reporting & Systems
• You will be provided with a company mobile phone andlaptop
• All works must be recorded using the company’s service management software
• Reports must be completed accurately, clearly, and to a high professionalstandard
• Documentation must be suitable for client review, compliance records, andaudit purposes
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in the fire safety industry
• Proven background in service, maintenance, fault-finding, and remedial works
Technical Experience
• Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Experience with major manufacturers such as Kentec, Advanced, Morley, andC-TEC
• Wireless fire alarm systems experience essential (EMS, Hyfire, EDA, Apollo)
Qualifications
• FIA Units (or equivalent) in Fire Alarm Maintenance and/or Commissioning
• Electrical qualification desirable but not essential
Knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5839-1, BS 5266-1, and BS 5306