Fire alarm engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer – FM Service Provider – London (Foot Mobile) – £50,000 to £52,000 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 £52,000, overtime, and further technical training.

Package & Working Hours

  • £50,000 – £52,000 (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: 07/04/2026
  • Rate: £50000 - £52000 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-AD50
  • Posted: 2026-04-07 10:12:04 -

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