Fire Alarm Engineer (Foot-Mobile)

Company: Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Apply for the Fire Alarm Engineer (Foot-Mobile)
Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Fire Alarm Engineer

Location: Central London (Foot-Mobile Across Multiple Sites)

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and repair of fire alarm and life-safety systems across a variety of residential and commercial sites. This role ensures systems remain fully operational, compliant with British Standards (e.g., BS5839‑1), and deliver reliable protection. The role is foot-mobile across central London sites and requires hands‑on technical expertise, excellent fault‑finding skills, and a focus on safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain, and test fire detection and alarm systems in line with British Standards.
  • Conduct fault‑finding, remedial repairs, and system optimisation on panels, devices, interfaces, and auxiliary circuits.
  • Carry out statutory inspections, tests, and preventative maintenance visits to ensure compliance.
  • Accurately log and report all servicing, inspection results, defects, and recommendations using digital systems.
  • Attend reactive call‑outs efficiently, providing professional client service.
  • Coordinate site visits with the service team to manage priorities and expectations.
  • Support emergency lighting checks and system interfaces where required.
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and risk management on all sites.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer within FM, residential, or commercial environments (minimum 2‑4 years).
  • FIA or equivalent fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenance qualification.
  • Strong technical knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems, including panels, devices, and interfaces.
  • Familiarity with British Standards for fire detection and alarm systems (BS5839‑1).
  • Excellent fault‑finding, troubleshooting, and remedial repair skills.
  • Foot‑mobile in central London with excellent time management and planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional client interactions and reporting.

Desirable

  • Electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition/BS7671)
  • Emergency lighting, AOV, First Aid, or Asbestos Awareness certificates
  • Experience with multiple fire alarm manufacturers and digital work management systems

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Posted: April 7th, 2026