Fire Alarm Service Engineer in London
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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
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Service Engineer, Engineering, Service