An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join an established fire and security services provider, supporting the delivery and technical performance of fire and life safety systems.

This is a senior, hands-on position for an experienced fire engineer who can take responsibility for complex technical work, provide technical guidance to other engineers and act as a point of support when more challenging issues arise.

This is a field-based role offering a basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus paid travel, on-call and overtime allowances, with total average earnings of £50,000 - £60,000.

Candidates can be based anywhere in London or within 15 miles north and 20 miles south of St Albans (office location).

You will be responsible for:



* Commissioning and testing addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, carrying out complex fault diagnosis and resolving technical issues.


* Configuring system logic, cause-and-effect functions and networked panel arrangements, using manufacturer software for system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation.


* Working across fire alarm platforms including Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley and Kentec, alongside associated systems such as air sampling, suppression and smoke ventilation.


* Acting as a technical lead on site, providing guidance, mentoring and practical support to engineers, while contributing to skills development and technical standards.


* Completing commissioning documentation, technical reports, audits and inspections, while providing professional technical support to customers and stakeholders and supporting compliance with relevant standards and procedures.


The candidates from the following background will be considered:



* Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Technician


Ideally, you will have experience with some of the following:



* Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley or Kentec.


What we are looking for



* Experience commissioning and diagnosing faults on complex fire alarm systems.


* Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, programming and diagnostics.


* Experience using manufacturer software for system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation.


* Working knowledge of associated systems, including air sampling, suppression and smoke ventilation.


* Excellent organisation, attention to detail and professional communication skills.


* A proactive and accountable approach, with a focus on getting the job right first time.



What's on offer:



* Competitive salary


* 25 days plus bank holidays


* Salary sacrifice pension scheme


* Death in service insurance


* 24-hour GP and mental health support


* Regular development reviews


* Recognition programme


* Annual company conference


* Wellness and Employee Assistance Programme.


* Professional development and training opportunities


This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join a dynamic team and take the next step in your career!

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.

In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.

For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.

It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.

If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.