Fire Alarm Service & Small Works Engineer (Reading/West London)

Are you looking to join a company that genuinely look after their staff? A company who are organised, and deliver on the promises they make? If you feel like a number in your current business and want to join a team that reward hard work, provide exceptional customer service and actually contribute towards your career development, this could be the fit for you.

The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Service & Small Works Engineer to join a well-established and growing fire and security business covering Reading, West London, and the surrounding areas. This is a field-based role responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and small works installation of fire alarm systems across a variety of commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector sites. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety solutions and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Complete small works installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Commission fire alarm systems where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant British Standards and company procedures.
• Produce accurate service reports and documentation.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers on-site.
• Participate in an on-call rota when required.

Systems Experience
Experience with one or more of the following manufacturers would be advantageous:

• Advanced
• Kentec
• C-Tec
• Morley
• Gent
• Notifier
• Apollo
• Hochiki
• Hyfire
• EMS

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Fire Alarm Installation Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of BS 5839 standards.
• Experience carrying out both service and small works activities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• FIA, Zzeus (or similar) training would be advantageous, but training can be provided post-probation.

Package

• Competitive market-rate salaries
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Overtime opportunities
• Travel time paid (where applicable)
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Uniform, tools, and equipment provided

If you think this is a good fit for you - hit apply today and the V7 Recruitment team will contact you with further details.


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