Fire Alarm Engineer

  • Halmer Recruit
  • St. Mary Cray, Kent
  • May 30, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Fire Alarm Engineer
£36,000 £45,000 DOE
High earnings potential + Company van
Kent / London Region

About the Company
We are a well-established, NSI Gold and BAFE-accredited fire and security company with a growing footprint across London and the Southeast. With tens of thousands of customers and a strong reputation in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture. Our business is expanding rapidly, and we re looking for talented professionals to join us on the journey.

The Opportunity
We're currently seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to carry out reactive fault-finding and small works, primarily in Kent and South London. This role is focused on fire detection systems, but experience with access control and CCTV is a definite plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, fault-finding, and small installations on fire detection systems (conventional, addressable, and wireless).
  • Work across a wide variety of commercial and residential sites in the Kent/London area.
  • Carry out maintenance and small works across access control, door entry, and CCTV systems (IP and analogue), where applicable.
  • Ensure work is completed to the highest industry standards and in line with NSI codes of practice.
  • Participate in a 1-in-6 on-call rota (additional payment provided).

What We re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer, ideally in both servicing and fault diagnostics.
  • Good understanding of systems such as Advanced, Morley, and C-TEC. (Knowledge of Gent is beneficial but training is available post-probation.)
  • Familiarity with DualCom monitoring and communication devices.
  • Experience with emergency lighting maintenance is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to travel within the Kent/London area.
  • A professional, proactive, and safety-conscious approach.

Industry Knowledge

  • NSI Codes of Practice
  • EN50131, PD6662, DD243, BS4737, BS8243

What s in It for You

  • Competitive base salary (£36,000 £45,000 DOE)
  • Engineering commission scheme (earnings up to an additional 10%)
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Company uniform, tools, and full PPE provided
  • Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1-day attendance bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff referral and recognition programmes
  • Sick pay
  • BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training and clear career development pathways
  • Company events and team-building initiatives

Additional Information
This is a physically active role involving ladder work and working at height. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with participation in the on-call rota every sixth week.
Successful candidates will be subject to NSSA security screening.