Technical Resources

Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarms

City of London

£200 - £250

Contract

Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer

Location: North London
Rate: £200 – £250 per day + expenses

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and security maintenance services to hire a Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance, and remedial works across a portfolio of fire alarm and intruder alarm systems throughout North London.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service & Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm and intruder alarm systems to manufacturer and contractual standards.
  • Remedial Works: Diagnose and resolve faults identified during inspections or reported by clients, ensuring systems are restored to full working order promptly.
  • Client Liaison: Act as the on-site point of contact for customers, maintaining professional relationships and communicating work carried out clearly and effectively.
  • Technical Reporting: Complete accurate service records, remedial reports, and job sheets in line with company and contractual requirements.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, BS EN 50131, and relevant health and safety regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer within the fire and security industry.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining a range of fire alarm panels (e.g. Advanced, Gent, Hochiki, Morley) and intruder alarm systems (e.g. Texecom, Pyronix, Honeywell, Galaxy).
  • Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of working independently across reactive and planned maintenance contracts on commercial and residential sites.
  • Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, professional client-facing manner, and clear written and verbal communication.
  • Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK required.

Desirable:

  • Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS/ECS card, NSI or SSAIB-recognised installer qualifications.
  • Sector Background: Prior experience on multi-site maintenance contracts within commercial, retail, or public sector environments.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Day Rate: £200 – £250 per day
  • Expenses Package: Travel and expenses covered in line with contract terms.
  • Long-term rolling contract with consistent, local work across North London.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire Alarm & Intruder Alarm Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

About Technical Resources: Technical Resources is a market leader in Fire & Security and Telecoms recruitment.

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