Senior Fire Alarm Engineer – Recruiting for a Leading Fire Safety Provider
📍 Essex, East & North London, some South London & further afield
🚗 Company Vehicle + Fuel Card | Competitive Salary | Career Progression
I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established fire safety solutions company specialising in fire alarm, AOV, and damper systems. They are looking for a skilled Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join their team, working on installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance across a wide range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Service, maintain, install, and commission fire alarm systems from small to large scale
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Lead complex fault finding and troubleshooting on fire alarm systems
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Program and test cause & effect sequences on advanced panels
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Work with relay wiring and system inputs for integration
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Deliver excellent customer service and professional communication on site
Ideal Candidate
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Extensive experience in fire alarm and AOV system servicing, fault diagnosis, installation, and commissioning
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Strong technical knowledge and ability to work independently
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Competent in cause & effect programming on advanced fire alarm systems
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Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills
Essential & Desirable Qualifications
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UK Driving Licence (essential)
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FIA or equivalent qualifications (desirable)
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Solid understanding of current British Standards for fire alarm systems
What’s on Offer
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Company vehicle, fuel card, phone, laptop, and specialist tools supplied
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Travel time paid (less 30 minutes each way)
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Competitive salary and overtime rates (time and a half/double time)
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28 days holiday (increasing with service) plus pension scheme access
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Flexible working and call-out rota opportunities
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Comprehensive training and continuous professional development
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Out-of-hours technical support
If you are an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Engineer ready to join a forward-thinking and supportive team, please get in touch.
📩 Contact:
Scott Newcomen
✉️ snewcomen@octagongroup.co.uk
📞 01525 659 123