via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Fire Alarm Engineer

London Full-time
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Fire Alarm Engineer

Eastern Fire Protection Ltd is a growing fire protection company operating across Essex, London, Hertfordshire and the wider South East. We are looking for an experienced and reliable Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for consistent work with a professional company and the opportunity to develop their career within the fire protection industry.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and fault\-finding of fire alarm systems across commercial and domestic sites.

The role will involve working on a variety of projects, including commercial premises, residential developments, offices, warehouses and new\-build projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems

  • Installation of fire alarm cabling and containment where required

  • Installation and connection of fire alarm devices

  • Planned preventative maintenance

  • Fault finding and diagnosis

  • Emergency call\-outs when required

  • Working in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant industry standards

  • Liaising professionally with customers, main contractors and other trades

  • Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service
Requirements
  • Previous experience working with fire alarm systems

  • Good understanding of BS 5839

  • Experience with addressable fire alarm systems

  • Ability to fault\-find and diagnose system faults

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Good communication and customer\-service skills

  • Professional appearance and attitude

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
FIA qualifications are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Experience with systems from manufacturers such as Advanced, Kentec, Morley, C\-TEC, Hochiki, Apollo, Notifier And Gent or similar would be advantageous.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary / day rate depending on experience

  • Regular work across Essex, London, Hertfordshire and the South East

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Training and development

  • Opportunity to progress within a growing company

  • Professional and supportive working environment

  • Long\-term opportunity for the right person
About Eastern Fire Protection Ltd

Eastern Fire Protection Ltd provides professional fire alarm and fire protection services to commercial, Residential and domestic customers.

We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, reliability and professional customer service.

We are looking for people who share these values and want to build a long\-term career with a growing company.

Job Type: Full\-time. Location: Essex / London / Hertfordshire / South East. Licence: Full UK Driving Licence preferred. Experience: Fire Alarm Engineering: 2\+ years preferred. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

To apply: Please submit your CV through Indeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay: £180\.00\-£240\.00 per day

Work Location: On the road

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