Fire Safety Systems & Electrical Servicing Engineer

We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Fire Safety Systems & Electrical Servicing Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This role involves servicing, maintaining, fault finding, and carrying out remedial works on a range of fire safety systems and associated electrical installations while ensuring full compliance with current standards and delivering exceptional customer service.

Fire Safety Systems & Electrical Servicing Engineer

Salary: Competitive

Location: Sutton / Remote Working
Hours: Full Time – 45 Hours Per Week

Benefits: Uniform, tools, phone, company van & fuel card (work only), 24 days hols + BHs and pension

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, test, and fault find on:Fire Alarm Systems
  • Emergency Lighting
  • AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) Systems
  • Dry Riser Interim Inspections
  • Disabled Refuge Systems
  • HHE (Hearing & Hard of Hearing) Systems
• Carry out remedial works, small installations, and commissioning works where required.
• Undertake low voltage (230V) installation and remedial tasks related to fire safety systems.
• Survey existing systems and provide recommendations for upgrades and improvements.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with BS5839, BS5266, relevant regulations, and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, workmanship, and technical accuracy.
• Organise workloads effectively while communicating proactively with office staff regarding delays or issues.
• Complete all service reports, defect lists, job cards, and compliance paperwork accurately.
• Manage stock levels and vehicle inventory responsibly.
• Participate in the on-call rota in line with company policy.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, engineers, office staff, and management teams.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to customers regarding maintenance and upgrade opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing training, development programmes, and performance reviews.

Skills & Experience:

Strong knowledge and experience of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.

Minimum 5 years’ experience within fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing preferred.

FIA qualifications including:

FIA Foundation

BS5839-1 Fundamentals Unit 1 & 2

Emergency Lighting Parts 1 & 2

Portable Fire Extinguisher servicing qualification desirable.

Strong understanding of current British Standards relating to fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.

IT literate, good verbal and written communication skills.

Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

Professional, reliable, adaptable, and customer focused approach.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

People management and financial awareness desirable.

Full clean driving licence essential.

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Due to the large numbers of responses, we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.

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