Maintenance Engineer - Fire Alarm & AOV System

Location: London & occasional nationwide travel
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + overtime + benefits
Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We're looking for a skilledMaintenance Engineer to join our growing team, specialising in fire alarm and automatic opening vent (AOV) systems. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, one day you'll be fault-finding on complex systems in central London, the next you could be carrying out small works or servicing across a high-profile residential site.

You'll be the go to expert for keeping our clients' systems running safely and reliably, with the freedom to work independently while still being supported by a friendly, knowledgeable team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining fire alarm and AOV systems across a variety of client sites
• Fault-finding and repairing systems, ensuring compliance with BS5839, BS5266, BS7671, and BS7436 standards
• Providing breakdown cover and supporting small works installations
• Working from schematics and technical drawings to deliver practical solutions
• Liaising with concierges, building managers, property managers, and internal teams (Design, Projects, Installations & Commissioning)
• Accurately completing reports, timesheets, vehicle checks, and expenses
• Participating in the out-of-hours call-out rota (currently 1 week in 8, with overtime available)

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems (FIA qualifications desirable)
• Understanding of smoke ventilation systems (training provided if required)
• Experience with inverters, dampers, and detection systems
• Background in electrical engineering with solid technical skills
• Confident working independently, including lone working
• Great communication and interpersonal skills - you'll be representing us on site
• Computer literate with good admin/reporting ability
• Organised, self-motivated, and flexible in your approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance, awarded at Director discretion
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Overtime opportunities
• Company mobile phone (with parking apps included)
• All tools provided: uniform, PPE, power tools, and testing equipment
• Career development: ongoing training in AOV systems and industry standards
• A supportive team environment with room to grow

Why Join Us?

This isn't just another maintenance role. We work on some of the most exciting developments in London and beyond, giving you exposure to a wide range of systems and environments. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work while knowing you've got the backing of a close-knit team. If you want variety, stability, and progression, we'd love to hear from you.