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Fire alarm/Emergency lighting engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 48,000 - 56,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: E1, Tower Hamlets, Greater London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Foot Mobile Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer
Location: Central London
Working Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Polyteck Building Services are seeking a highly skilled Foot Mobile Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across multiple client sites in Central London. This is a critical role ensuring life safety systems remain compliant, reliable, and operational at all times.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), testing, and servicing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
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Undertake fault-finding, remedial works, and small installations in line with industry regulations (BS5839 & BS5266).
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Provide commissioning support, including fire alarm software programming where required.
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Respond promptly to reactive callouts, delivering first-time fixes wherever possible.
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Complete compliance documentation, logbooks, and certification following works.
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Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery.
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Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures and risk assessments.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems across commercial or residential sites.
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Strong working knowledge of emergency lighting systems and statutory testing requirements.
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On-site fire alarm experience (1st and 2nd fix works).
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Up-to-date knowledge of fire alarm industry standards (BS5839) and emergency lighting standards (BS5266).
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Demonstrable experience in fault-finding, diagnostics, and remedial works.
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Ability to work independently across multiple London sites with excellent time management.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus.
Desirable
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Fire alarm software programming and commissioning experience.
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Industry-recognised training in fire alarm systems.
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Asbestos Awareness, IPAF, or PASMA certification.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary based on expierence with overtime opportunities.
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Travel expenses covered for foot mobile working.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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The opportunity to work with a leading building services provider on high-profile Central London contracts.
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20 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Pension scheme
Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
All offers are subject to pre-employment checks and a DBS check.
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