Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Greater London

Fire Alarm Service Engineer

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Fire Alarm Engineer Location: East London (with travel across multiple sites)
Salary: £45,000 – £56,000 (DOE) + Paid Travel
Recruiter: CBW Recruitment, on behalf of a leading FM company specialising in MEP & Public Health

About the Client Our client is a well-established Facilities Management provider, delivering Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health services across the commercial, residential, public sector, and industrial markets. With a proven reputation, they are also a trusted name in fire safety solutions.

The Role CBW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to work across a portfolio of high-end residential sites in East London. The role involves the servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding of fire alarm and life safety systems (no commissioning). Experience with Automatic Opening Ventilation (AOV) systems is highly desirable.

You will be required to travel between sites, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and providing a high standard of service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems across multiple residential sites.
Carry out fault-finding and remedial works (excluding commissioning).
Inspect emergency lighting, interfaces, and other life safety systems.
Complete compliance reports and maintain documentation in line with BS 5839, BAFE, and FIA standards.
Attend client call-outs and deliver excellent customer service on-site.
Travel between East London sites using a company or personal van (fuel card provided).

Candidate Profile

FIA (or equivalent) fire alarm qualifications; City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 desirable.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer within FM or commercial settings.
Full UK driving licence and own van (essential).
Valid CSCS/CPCS card. Additional certificates (Emergency Lighting, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness) are advantageous.
Strong technical knowledge of BS 5839 and BAFE/FIA standards.
Proven fault-finding skills with the ability to work independently.
AOV experience preferred.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £45,000 – £56,000 (depending on experience).
Paid travel expenses.
Permanent role with progression opportunities (Senior Engineer / Team Leader).
Exposure to multiple high-end residential projects within a supportive FM environment.

Apply Today If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer with strong maintenance and fault-finding skills, and ideally AOV experience, apply now via CBW Recruitment to take the next step in your career with a leading FM provider.

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Location:: Greater London
Job Type:: FullTime

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