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Fire Alarm Engineer

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd
London Full-time GBP 35,000 – 45,000
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Fire Alarm Service & Installation Engineer
London & Surrounding Areas
£35,000 - £45,000 DOE + Overtime + Benefits
Company van, fuel card, tools & full package provided

About the Role

A well-established and fast-growing fire safety specialist is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm Service & Installation Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fire alarm engineer seeking long-term stability, varied work across London and the Southeast, and strong earning potential within a supportive and professional business.

You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of fire safety systems across a wide range of commercial and residential sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service and maintain fire alarm systems and associated fire safety equipment

  • Attend reactive callouts to diagnose faults and carry out repairs

  • Install and commission new fire alarm systems

  • Complete accurate digital service reports and recommendations

  • Participate in a call-out rota (approximately 1 in 6 weeks)

  • Ensure all work is completed in line with current health & safety standards

About You

Essential:

  • Minimum 4 years' experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer

  • Strong background in fire alarm servicing, maintenance, and installation

  • Confident completing reports using tablets or mobile devices

  • Professional, reliable, and proactive approach

  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills

  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:
  • Experience with emergency lighting and fire extinguishers

  • Knowledge of multiple fire alarm systems

  • Experience in commercial environments

What's on Offer
  • £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + overtime opportunities

  • Company van, fuel card, mobile phone & laptop provided

  • Full PPE and workwear supplied

  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • On-call allowance (1 in 6 rota)

  • Travel across London & surrounding areas

  • Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business

Extra info:
  • Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)

  • Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear back within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful

  • By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

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