351 Fire Alarm jobs in the United Kingdom

Installation Engineer (Fire)

London & South East
£36,000 – £46,000 basic (DOE)
Excellent earnings potential + company van

About the Company
A growing NSI Gold and BAFE-approved fire and security company is seeking an experienced Fire Installation Engineer to join their team. Operating across London and the South East, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality installation services while maintaining a friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.

The Role
You will work as part of a dedicated installation team, covering London and the South East. Duties include installing:

• Fire detection systems
li>IP & analogue CCTV systems
• Access control and door entry systems
• Intruder alarms (beneficial)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Proven experience installing fire detection systems
• IP & analogue CCTV systems, with basic networking skills
• Installation of access control/door entry systems
• Experience installing intruder alarms (advantageous)
• DualCom monitoring knowledge
• Familiarity with conventional & wireless intruder alarm systems
• Knowledge of major panel brands & app-based systems
• Understanding of NSI codes of practice for installation, commissioning, and maintenance

About You

• Experienced Fire Installation Engineer
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with good time-management abilities
• Located within easy reach of South London or surrounding counties
• Full, manual UK driving licence
• Willing to undertake ongoing training and development

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (DOE)
• Engineering commission scheme (earnings up to 10%)
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday (rising to 25) + bank holidays
• Attendance bonus (1 day)
• Company vehicle, uniform, PPE, tools provided
• BUPA employee assistance programme
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Staff referral scheme
• Company sick pay
• Rewards & recognition programmes
• Ongoing training
• Company events

Additional Information

• Standard hours: 7.75 onsite Monday–Friday (start time up to 8:30am)
< i>Work may involve ladders and working at height
• Travel to various sites across the region required
• Successful candidates will need to pass NSSA security screening

ECS JIB fully qualified Electricians required for Fire Alarm installation on sites in London (Broadgate, Kings Cross, Gresham Street) for on-going work for up to a year with an established and reputable Electrical Contractor.

Main Duties:

• Fire Alarm installation
li>1st fix
• 2nd fix

Requirements:

• ECS JIB Card
• IPAF
• fully qualified
• minimum 5 years site 

No parking on site, Tools can be stored safely locked up on site.

You will be directly employed CIS self employed by Barrett Contract Services Ltd with no umbrella companies involved.

BCS is a well established company that has been finding work for construction operatives for over 18 years.

For more info contact Nolan Fisher

Installation Engineer (Fire)

London & South East
£36,000 – £46,000 basic (DOE)
Excellent earnings potential + company van

About the Company
A growing NSI Gold and BAFE-approved fire and security company is seeking an experienced Fire Installation Engineer to join their team. Operating across London and the South East, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality installation services while maintaining a friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.

The Role
You will work as part of a dedicated installation team, covering London and the South East. Duties include installing:

• Fire detection systems
li>IP & analogue CCTV systems
• Access control and door entry systems
• Intruder alarms (beneficial)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Proven experience installing fire detection systems
• IP & analogue CCTV systems, with basic networking skills
• Installation of access control/door entry systems
• Experience installing intruder alarms (advantageous)
• DualCom monitoring knowledge
• Familiarity with conventional & wireless intruder alarm systems
• Knowledge of major panel brands & app-based systems
• Understanding of NSI codes of practice for installation, commissioning, and maintenance

About You

• Experienced Fire Installation Engineer
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with good time-management abilities
• Located within easy reach of South London or surrounding counties
• Full, manual UK driving licence
• Willing to undertake ongoing training and development

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (DOE)
• Engineering commission scheme (earnings up to 10%)
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday (rising to 25) + bank holidays
• Attendance bonus (1 day)
• Company vehicle, uniform, PPE, tools provided
• BUPA employee assistance programme
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Staff referral scheme
• Company sick pay
• Rewards & recognition programmes
• Ongoing training
• Company events

Additional Information

• Standard hours: 7.75 onsite Monday–Friday (start time up to 8:30am)
< i>Work may involve ladders and working at height
• Travel to various sites across the region required
• Successful candidates will need to pass NSSA security screening

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Small Works Engineer in and around London on behalf of one of our key clients to join their Small Works department.

The role is to undertake installations from beginning to hand over across a range of Fire Alarm systems.

Our client works across a variety of sectors including: schools, commercial, industrial, healthcare and government.

Responsibilities

• Undertake in.

The Role:

• Carrying out planned service and maintenance tasks on a varied customer base - from a retail unit to an office block.
• Carrying out a range of tasks from small works to commissioning.
• Opportunity to carry out some larger installation work on projects for those with a desire to develop and enhance their install skills.
• Use existing knowledge and experience to fault find.
• Offering a comprehensive service to our customers in accordance with British Standards in a defined area.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire System maintenance/installation.
• FIA Installation and Maintenance Module
• Experience of open / Close protocol fire alarm systems
• Electrical design with fire alarm element
• Working knowledge of BS5839 & current Health & Safety legislation
• The ability to work to time sensitive deadlines
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

This is a position which services the London and surrounding areas, ideally you will be multi disciplined in the fire industry from, installation, commissioning and small day work repairs.

Service & Maintenance Engineer – Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarms (Subcontract)

V7 are seeking skilled Service & Maintenance Engineers to work on a large-scale public sector project in North Yorkshire. This is a long-running contract with our national client, offering consistent, ongoing work and great potential for long-term subcontract opportunities. The role involves servicing and maintaining emergency lighting systems and fire alarm systems across a range of public buildings, including housing, education facilities, and care environments.

Role Overview

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, and compliance checks on emergency lighting in line with BS 5266.
li>Service, fault-find, and repair both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839. Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete remedial works where necessary.
• Provide clear service reports and communicate findings with site contacts.
• Ensure all work is carried out to relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

What’s On Offer

< i>Stable, long-term subcontract work with a reputable national contractor.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with optional weekend work.
• 6-month rolling contract with the potential for multi-year engagement.
• Rates from £33 per hour, with enhanced overtime rates available.
li>Outside IR35 – weekly payments every Friday.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards BS 5266 and BS 5839.
Electrical isolation qualification preferred. li>Experience in housing, education, or care environments.
• Must hold a current DBS check.

We’re hiring a Fire Alarm Engineer in West Lothian to join a leading name in fire safety. If you’re a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer with a passion for precision and compliance, this is your chance to make a real impact. The Fire Alarm Engineer will Service, maintain, and commission fire alarm and gas suppression systems

What you’ll do as a Fire Alarm Engineer :

• Integrate new devices into existing setups with accuracy and care
li>Respond to scheduled and reactive maintenance calls
• Ensure full compliance with British Standards & BAFE regulations
• Deliver outstanding service to high-end clients
• Support wider business operations across projects and sales
• Participate in the on-call rota with overtime opportunities

What we’re looking for in a Fire Alarm Engineer :

< i>Experience with systems like GENT, Siemens, Morley, Kentec, Notifier, Ziton & Eaton
• Knowledge of ATEX, VESDA, and graphical interfaces
• Electrical background preferred; FIA Units 1, 4 & 5 desirable
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• IT proficiency and excellent customer service

Why this Fire Alarm Engineer role stands out:

• £36,000 salary + on-call standby allowance + overtime
li>Company van or car (spouse use permitted)
• Full kit: PPE, mobile, laptop, test equipment, power tools
• 33 days paid annual leave
• Pension & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme + GP service
• Comprehensive training and product-specific education
• Career growth in a fast-expanding company

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Fire Alarm Engineer , apply now. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to protect lives, support businesses, and grow your career in fire safety.

Fire Alarm Engineer – Job Overview

My client is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing team. This role will mainly focus on servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems within the retail sector , with some installation work as required.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring that all fire protection systems remain compliant, reliable, and effective in safeguarding people and property. The role requires travel across sites.

Fire Alarm Engineer – Experience Needed

• p>Proven experience in the servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems.

• Installation knowledge and ability to deliver work to a high standard.

• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems.

• Electrical knowledge for system integration.

• Comfortable using both power and hand tools.

• Good problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

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Company van (fully equipped) and top-quality tools provided.

• Aviva medical care.

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire alarm systems within retail environments .

• Carry out installations when required, tailored to specific site needs.

• Conduct regular system inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

• Diagnose and resolve faults on fire protection systems.

• Keep accurate records of servicing, inspections, and maintenance activities.

• Work closely with site managers and clients to deliver a professional service.

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm or PLC Programmer looking for a specialist engineering role in life-safety systems?
We’re hiring a Fire Alarm / PLC Programmer to join a highly skilled team working on innovative smoke control and ventilation projects across the UK.

Tell me more.
In this role, you’ll be programming, configuring, and optimising Fire Alarm and/or PLC systems—ideally Advanced fire alarm panels and Schneider Modicon PLCs, although experience with other systems is transferable. You’ll also play a key role in commissioning and testing, fault finding, and ensuring that critical life-safety systems meet the highest operational standards.

Competitive salary up to £48,000 (depending on experience), based on a 35-hour working week.

What do you need?

• Proven experience programming fire alarm systems (Advanced preferred)

• PLC programming experience (Schneider Modicon ideal, others considered)

• Background in process control—HVAC experience an advantage

• Strong debugging and fault-finding skills

• Attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven approach

What will you be doing?

• Programming, configuring, and optimising fire alarm and PLC systems

• Assisting with commissioning and testing, including live fault-finding

• Working closely with engineers to refine processes and ensure specifications are met

• Supporting projects from design through to maintenance, ensuring reliability and compliance

The details:

• Full-time, permanent position

• Salary: £8,000–£4 000 per annum DOE

• Hours: 35 per week

• Based in Portsmouth with site-based commissioning as required

If you’re ready to apply your specialist skills in a role that directly impacts building safety, click APPLY now for a quick CV review – or contact Steph for more details.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.