🔥 Fire Alarm Engineer
📍 Location:
Greenwich-based + 3 local projects in London & South East
💷 Salary:
£48,000 – £56,000 per annum (DOE) + company van & fuel card
📄 Recruiter:
CBW Recruitment (on behalf of a leading FM company in MEP & public health)
🏢 About the Client
Our client is an established Facilities Management provider with deep expertise in Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health services. They deliver comprehensive fire safety and MEP solutions across commercial, residential, public-sector, and industrial sectors.
🚨 Role Overview
We’re seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer
to oversee three local fire alarm & life-safety system projects in Greenwich and the surrounding area. You’ll manage servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding (excluding commissioning) on fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems on three designated local projects
- Conduct fault diagnosis and carry out repairs (excluding commissioning duties)
- Perform inspections on emergency lighting, interfaces, and related safety systems
- Produce accurate compliance documentation and service reports (BS 5839, BAFE, FIA standards)
- Respond to client call‑outs and deliver excellent on-site customer service
- Utilise a company vehicle (or personal van) to travel locally
- FIA or equivalent fire alarm qualifications (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical industry preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of fire alarm engineering experience within FM or commercial settings
- Full UK driving licence and access to own van(essential)
- Valid CSCS/CPCS card; certifications in Emergency Lighting, AOV, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness desirable
- Strong fault‑finding capability and knowledge of BS 5839, BAFE/FIA standards
- Excellent communication and on-site client interaction skills
- Competitive salary: £48k–£56k, depending on experience
- Company or personal van use with fuel card for local travel
- Permanent role with clear progression to Senior Engineer or Team Lead
- Focused scope: managing 3 local projects—reducing excessive travel
- Supportive FM environment with ongoing MEP & public health exposure