Fire Alarm Engineer
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE1 8SW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Fire Alarm EngineerAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Alarm Engineer to join our growing team. This is a varied role involving the servicing, maintenance, commissioning, and installation of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across a diverse customer base.
The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. While this is currently a national role requiring occasional travel throughout the UK, our longer-term goal is to regionalise coverage where possible.
Key ResponsibilitiesYour duties will include, but are not limited to:
-Service, maintain, commission, and repair fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across multiple customer sites.
-Carry out fire alarm installations to a high professional standard.
-Commission fire alarm systems, primarily open protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec, and C-TEC.
-Plan and undertake both scheduled maintenance visits and reactive call-outs within your designated area.
-Interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and system documentation.
-Diagnose and resolve system faults efficiently and effectively.
-Lead and deliver small to medium-sized installation projects, providing technical guidance and support to installation teams where required.
-Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
-Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, including:
-BS 7671:2018
-BS 5839-1
-BS 5839-6
-Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients.
-Support colleagues with technical expertise and contribute to the ongoing training and development of the wider engineering team.
-Work safely and effectively in a role that may involve physical demands.
-Travel throughout the UK when required to support customer and business needs.
-Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
Essential Requirements
-Proven experience servicing, maintaining, commissioning, and installing fire alarm systems.
-Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
-Good understanding of electrical principles and wiring systems.
-Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and system documentation.
-Excellent communication and customer service skills.
-Full, clean UK driving licence.
-Relevant certificates of competency.
-Willingness to travel and occasionally work away from home when required.
Desirable Qualifications
-FIA Units 1-5 or equivalent industry-recognised qualifications.
-18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
-Previous electrical experience or qualifications.
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