Lead Fire Alarm Service Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join a well‑established fire and security specialist covering West London and the Home Counties. You will lead the service team, delivering preventative maintenance, fault repair and emergency support for fire alarm and Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) systems across commercial and public sector sites.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on a variety of fire detection systems.
• Service and maintain Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) systems.
• Attend reactive call‑outs and emergency breakdowns on a 1‑in‑7 rota.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure all work complies with current fire safety regulations and company procedures.

Required profile

• Proven experience servicing and fault‑finding on fire alarm systems.
• Experience with AOV systems is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

Required skills

• Fire alarm system servicing and maintenance.
• Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) system maintenance.
• Fault diagnosis and repair of fire detection equipment.
• Knowledge of current fire safety standards and regulations.

What we offer

• Salary £42,000‑£45,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
• Company van and 22‑25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday‑Friday schedule with a 1‑in‑7 call‑out rota.
• Standby payment of £150 per week and door‑to‑door out‑of‑hours pay.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Stable, long‑term career with an established business.