Fire Alarm Service Engineer – South
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Location: London and the South (Field-Based / Home-Based)
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + overtime, call-out payments and company benefits (OTE circa £49,000)
Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working in partnership with one of our long-standing clients to recruit an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their growing team covering London and the South.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation that delivers fire detection, life safety and security solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial, education, residential and public sector sites. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, excellent earning potential through overtime and call-out, and the support of a professional, customer-focused business.
The Role
As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on a wide range of fire detection and alarm systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with current British Standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems across a varied customer portfolio.
* Attend reactive breakdowns, diagnose faults efficiently and complete repairs or make-safe actions.
* Produce accurate engineer reports and job documentation on the day, including test results, findings, actions taken and recommendations for further works.
* Work in accordance with British Standards, site-specific RAMS and company procedures.
* Maintain van stock, tools and test equipment to ensure right-first-time completion.
* Communicate professionally with customers, explaining faults, completed work and recommended next steps.
* Participate in the on-call rota when required.
Requirements
* Proven experience servicing and fault-finding on a variety of fire alarm systems.
* Experience working with leading fire alarm panels such as GENT, Notifier, Advanced or similar manufacturers.
* Strong understanding of compliance, testing procedures and accurate documentation.
* Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Package & Benefits
* Basic salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience).
* Overtime and call-out payments with OTE circa £49,000.
* Overtime paid at 1.5x, 2x on Sundays, plus additional call-out payments.
* Paid door-to-door travel.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave awarded for long service.
* Company van with personal use.
* Company pension scheme.
* Ongoing training, development and a supportive working environment.
If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking to join a reputable business that values its engineers and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Example Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion
Location: London and the South (Field-Based / Home-Based)
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + overtime, call-out payments and company benefits (OTE circa £49,000)
Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working in partnership with one of our long-standing clients to recruit an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their growing team covering London and the South.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation that delivers fire detection, life safety and security solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial, education, residential and public sector sites. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, excellent earning potential through overtime and call-out, and the support of a professional, customer-focused business.
The Role
As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on a wide range of fire detection and alarm systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with current British Standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems across a varied customer portfolio.
* Attend reactive breakdowns, diagnose faults efficiently and complete repairs or make-safe actions.
* Produce accurate engineer reports and job documentation on the day, including test results, findings, actions taken and recommendations for further works.
* Work in accordance with British Standards, site-specific RAMS and company procedures.
* Maintain van stock, tools and test equipment to ensure right-first-time completion.
* Communicate professionally with customers, explaining faults, completed work and recommended next steps.
* Participate in the on-call rota when required.
Requirements
* Proven experience servicing and fault-finding on a variety of fire alarm systems.
* Experience working with leading fire alarm panels such as GENT, Notifier, Advanced or similar manufacturers.
* Strong understanding of compliance, testing procedures and accurate documentation.
* Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Package & Benefits
* Basic salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience).
* Overtime and call-out payments with OTE circa £49,000.
* Overtime paid at 1.5x, 2x on Sundays, plus additional call-out payments.
* Paid door-to-door travel.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave awarded for long service.
* Company van with personal use.
* Company pension scheme.
* Ongoing training, development and a supportive working environment.
If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking to join a reputable business that values its engineers and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Example Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion