Fire Detection & Alarm Engineer – London
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.