Reactive Fire Alarm & AOV Engineer

Reactive Fire Alarm & AOV Engineer 38,000 - 40,000 Vehicle + Overtime North London

Location: Haringey / North London
Salary: 38,000 - 40,000 per annum + Company Vehicle + Overtime + Training
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Reactive Fire Alarm & AOV Engineer to join our growing team. This role is focused on reactive maintenance, fault finding, emergency call-outs, small works, commissioning, and repairs across fire alarm and AOV/smoke control systems.

The ideal candidate will be a strong problem solver with excellent diagnostic skills and experience working on a wide range of fire alarm and smoke ventilation systems.

Key Responsibilities

Attend reactive call-outs and diagnose faults on fire alarm and AOV systems.

Service, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems.

Carry out small works, modifications, and remedial repairs.

Install fire alarm systems in accordance with BS5839.

Commission fire alarm systems and create basic Cause & Effect (C&E) programming.

Download, upload, configure, and fault-find on fire alarm control panels.

Replace conventional, addressable, and wireless devices.

Conduct site surveys and identify upgrade opportunities.

Fault-find and repair AOV and smoke control systems.

Replace actuators, control equipment, and associated AOV components.

Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, and compliance paperwork.

Ensure all works are completed in accordance with industry standards and company procedures.

Essential Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Fire Alarm Engineer.
• Proven experience in reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience installing fire alarm systems to BS5839.
• Experience commissioning fire alarm systems and creating basic Cause & Effect (C&E).
• Experience carrying out small works and remedial repairs.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Fire Alarm Systems

Strong working knowledge of:

EDA, Kentec, C-TEC, Haes, Advanced, Morley

Experience with additional manufacturers is highly desirable.

Candidates should be able to:

• Download and upload panel configurations.
• Commission and modify systems.
• Diagnose and rectify system faults efficiently.

Wireless Fire Systems

Experience working with:

Hyfire, EMS, Zerio

Additional wireless system experience is advantageous.

Standards & Compliance

• Good understanding of BS5839.
• Ability to survey existing systems and recommend upgrade works.
• Understanding of fire alarm compliance requirements and best practice.

AOV & Smoke Control Systems

Experience working with:

• Teal, Actulux, WindowMaster, SE Controls, Easi-Vent

Candidates must have:

• Strong understanding of AOV system operation.
• Knowledge of Cause & Effect requirements for smoke control systems.
• Experience fault finding on AOV systems.
• Experience replacing actuators and associated AOV components.
• Ability to diagnose and repair smoke control system faults.
• Understanding of smoke ventilation compliance requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

• FIA qualifications and training.
• Manufacturer certifications across fire alarm and AOV systems.
• Electrical qualifications.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• IPAF and PASMA certifications.

What's On Offer?

38,000 - 40,000 basic salary.

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company pension

Ongoing FIA and manufacturer training.

Career progression opportunities.