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At Alpha Fire Alarms Ltd, we don’t hire you based on your job title. Titles can be misleading and rarely tell the full story of your skills and experience. Instead, we’re on the lookout for exceptional individuals who can demonstrate their expertise in the areas outlined below. You don’t need to tick every box, if you can confidently discuss some of the experience we’re after, then we’d love to hear from you. We won’t overlook talent just because your career path doesn’t follow a traditional trajectory.

What sets us apart is our commitment to seeing beyond your CV. We invest in people who are ready to grow with us and want to be part of a company that genuinely values their potential. Many organisations talk about growth, but we’ve already achieved significant milestones, we’d be thrilled to share our journey with you. Let’s start the conversation.

The role we’re hiring for is a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer who will join our team based in the London area.  As a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer, you will provide installation and commissioning activities to life safety systems and carry out remedial works in a variety of sites accordingly. Your knowledge and ability to install analogue addressable and conventional fire systems will be greatly utilised as our business continues to see growth, so it’s a great time to join our ‘family’.  

What you receive for joining us:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £28,000- £42,000.  In addition, we offer a company vehicle, a fuel card, a mobile phone, tablet or laptop, a company pension, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with your birthday off, and a personal career progression plan because we want your career to advance as we move forward.  

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

Perform installations according to company procedures and system requirements, ensuring high standards and timely completion
Identify and resolve issues, providing solutions and reporting deviations from specifications to supervisors or managers
Complete all relevant documentation accurately and on time, including site paperwork, expense forms, and timesheets
Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, and customers on siteCan you show experience in some of these areas:

Fully qualified Alarm Engineers will be considered along with qualified electricians with Fire Alarm Installation experience 
Experience in Conventional Fire Detection Systems, Analogue Addressable Systems, and Gas Suppressions Systems  
Working knowledge of BS 5839-1 & 6:2017 and fire alarm software (Morley, Kentec, Advanced)
Must have a full UK Driving License, a CSCS/ECS card, preferably FIA 

Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Uncertain whether your skills align perfectly? Don't hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.

Introducing our organisation:

Alpha Fire Alarms Ltd : We excel as an integrated provider. Trusted as compliance partners, we collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media, to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement, and regulatory compliance

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