Fire Alarm Service Engineer - South

Fire Alarm Service Engineer – South Location: London and the South (Field-Based / Home-Based) Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + overtime, call-out payments and company benefits (OTE circa £49,000) Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working in partnership with one of our long-standing clients to recruit an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their growing team covering London and the South. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation that delivers fire detection, life safety and security solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial, education, residential and public sector sites. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, excellent earning potential through overtime and call-out, and the support of a professional, customer-focused business. The Role As a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on a wide range of fire detection and alarm systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with current British Standards. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems across a varied customer portfolio. * Attend reactive breakdowns, diagnose faults efficiently and complete repairs or make-safe actions. * Produce accurate engineer reports and job documentation on the day, including test results, findings, actions taken and recommendations for further works. * Work in accordance with British Standards, site-specific RAMS and company procedures. * Maintain van stock, tools and test equipment to ensure right-first-time completion. * Communicate professionally with customers, explaining faults, completed work and recommended next steps. * Participate in the on-call rota when required. Requirements * Proven experience servicing and fault-finding on a variety of fire alarm systems. * Experience working with leading fire alarm panels such as GENT, Notifier, Advanced or similar manufacturers. * Strong understanding of compliance, testing procedures and accurate documentation. * Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of customer service. * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). * Full UK Driving Licence. Package & Benefits * Basic salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience). * Overtime and call-out payments with OTE circa £49,000. * Overtime paid at 1.5x, 2x on Sundays, plus additional call-out payments. * Paid door-to-door travel. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave awarded for long service. * Company van with personal use. * Company pension scheme. * Ongoing training, development and a supportive working environment. If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineer looking to join a reputable business that values its engineers and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Example Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion