Job Title: Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Area: London and the South (Field-based, Home-based)
Salary: £36,000 + overtime + call out + benefits (OTE c. £45,000)
Location: On the road, based from home
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking for a stable, well-supported role with clear progression? This is an opportunity to join a well-established fire and life safety provider delivering high-quality service and compliance support across schools, universities, warehouses, and commercial properties.
You will be a key part of the service operation — trusted to attend site, diagnose faults efficiently, complete work to a high standard, and ensure customers feel confident their systems are compliant and operating as intended.
Why Join?
* Consistent workload across London and the South
* Supportive, knowledgeable technical team
* High standards, quality tools, and a professional working environment
* Ongoing training and development to broaden and maintain skills
* Clear expectations and structured support from service leadership
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems across a varied customer base
* Attend reactive call-outs, fault-find efficiently, and complete repairs or make-safe actions with clear follow-up recommendations
* Produce high-quality engineer reports and job documentation on the day (test results, findings, actions taken, compliance notes, and further works required)
* Work in line with relevant British Standards, site requirements, and RAMS — maintaining high safety and quality standards
* Communicate clearly and professionally with customers on site, explaining faults, actions taken, and next steps
* Maintain tools, test equipment, van stock, and paperwork to support right-first-time completion and smooth job close-out
* Participate in the call-out rota where required
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience servicing and fault-finding on a range of fire alarm systems
* Confidence working independently in live environments
* Experience working on leading fire alarm panels/devices (e.g., GENT, Notifier, Advanced or similar), with the ability to diagnose root cause and verify system performance
* Disciplined approach to testing, compliance, and documentation — producing clear, audit-ready reports
* Professional, customer-focused attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
* Full UK driving licence
Training & Development
* Structured onboarding, annual appraisals, and personal development planning
* Ongoing manufacturer and product training
* Technical support from experienced engineers and service leadership
What’s in It for You
* £36,000 base salary + overtime and call out (OTE c. £45,000)
* Overtime rates: 1.5x standard, 2x Sundays, plus call out payments
* Paid door-to-door travel
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus additional holiday for long service)
* Company van (with personal use)
* Pension scheme
* Supportive management and positive working environment