Fire Detection & Alarm Engineer

Fire Detection & Alarm Engineer

London and surrounding areas
£32,000 basic salary + uncapped commission + on-call and additional payments
Realistic package: £40,000+ depending on qualifying work, call-outs and commission

An established national fire and security business is looking for an experienced Fire Detection and Alarm Engineer to join its London service team.

This is a field-based position covering planned servicing, fault-finding, repairs and small works across a varied customer portfolio. Alongside the guaranteed £32,000 salary, you will have the opportunity to increase your earnings through an uncapped commission scheme and additional on-call payments.

The package

£32,000 guaranteed basic salary

Uncapped commission on qualifying invoiced work

Commission typically paid at 10% on qualifying works completed

Between 5% and 12% commission on additional small works, depending on the job’s gross margin

Commission for generating new service contracts and installation opportunities

£14 per day when on standby

£40 standby payment on bank holidays, plus a day off in lieu

£61.50 for each out-of-hours call-out attended on site

Normal commission may also apply to qualifying work completed during a call-out

Additional £60 per day for qualifying pre-arranged weekend service work

Realistic opportunity to earn £40,000+ depending on activity

Permanent, field-based position with an established national employer

The role

You will be responsible for maintaining fire detection and alarm systems across customer sites throughout London and the surrounding area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Completing planned preventative maintenance and routine system inspections

Diagnosing and resolving faults on fire detection and alarm systems

Attending reactive and out-of-hours call-outs when required

Completing minor repairs, upgrades and small works

Identifying additional remedial work during service visits

Producing accurate reports and quotations for required work

Managing assigned jobs through to customer sign-off

Maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and customer service

Participating in the team’s standby and on-call rota

What we are looking for

Previous experience servicing fire detection and alarm systems

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability

Working knowledge of relevant British Standards, including BS 5839

The ability to complete service documentation accurately

A professional and customer-focused approach

Willingness to participate in an on-call rota

Full UK driving licence

Relevant fire alarm or electrical qualifications would be advantageous

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants the security of a guaranteed salary while being properly rewarded for additional work, call-outs and commercial opportunities.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the position and earning structure

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