Fire alarm engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer – FM Service Provider – London (Foot Mobile) – £50,000 to £56,000 PAYE or CIS

Exciting opportunity to work for an established FM service provider based in London.

CBW are currently recruiting for a Fire Alarm Engineer to work across seven high-end residential buildings, mainly around the Canary Wharf area.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working on fire alarm and life safety systems, including PPMs, remedial works, fault-finding, testing, and general maintenance.

In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £56,000, overtime, and further technical training.

Package & Working Hours

  • £50,000 – £56,000 (depending on experience)
  • £180 - £220 a day CIS (depending on experience)
  • Overtime available
  • Working hours: 7.30 – 17.00 Mon – Thur & 7.30 – 16.00 Fridays
  • £160 a month travel allowance
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private healthcare insurance
  • Further fire alarm training and development
  • Company pension

Key Responsibilities
  • Carrying out fire alarm PPMs across residential buildings.
  • Completing all remedial works identified through PPMs and inspections.
  • Testing, commissioning, and fault-finding on fire alarm and life safety systems.
  • Undertaking routine fire alarm testing and certification.
  • Servicing and maintaining a range of fire and life safety systems including:

    • Conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
    • Emergency lighting interfaces
    • Fire panels, detectors, sounders, and call points

  • Ensuring all work complies with current British Standards and fire safety regulations.
  • Providing clear service reports and communicating recommendations to site management and clients.

Requirements
  • Fire alarm qualification (e.g.

    FIA Units or equivalent)
  • AOV experience very desirable
  • Strong background working on fire alarm systems within building services or FM environments
  • Experience carrying out fire alarm PPMs, repairs, testing, and fault-finding
  • Knowledge of BS 5839 and fire safety compliance
  • Must be able to provide copies of relevant trade certificates
  • Ability to work independently across multiple sites
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

If you are interested in this role, please contact Alex Denton from CBW Staffing Solutions


  • Start: 24/02/2026
  • Rate: £50000 - £56000 per annum
  • Location: Canary Wharf,England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: CBW Staffing Solutions
  • Contact: Alex Denton
  • Tel: 02035833099
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: FireAlarm-AD
  • Posted: 2026-02-24 11:31:04 -

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