A fire alarm small works engineer installs, maintains, and repairs fire alarm systems and associated equipment for small to medium-scale projects, ensuring compliance with standards like BS5839. 

Key tasks include fault finding, servicing, upgrades, and providing customer service for commercial and residential clients. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Installation: Install new fire alarm systems and components, including detectors, panels, and cabling, following industry best practices and standards such as BS5839. 

 

• Servicing & Maintenance: Conduct planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing on fire alarm systems to ensure they are in good working order. 

 

• Fault Finding & Repair: Diagnose and rectify faults in fire alarm systems, often requiring an understanding of different manufacturer equipment and wiring systems. 

 

• Small Works & Upgrades: Carry out smaller installation or modification projects, such as panel upgrades, detector replacements, and the fitting of emergency lighting. 

 

• Compliance & Testing: Ensure all work complies with relevant British Standards, such as BS5839, and conduct necessary electrical testing and inspections. 

 

• Customer Service: Provide a professional and customer-focused service, building good relationships with clients and representing the company appropriately. 

 

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of addressable and non-addressable fire alarm systems and their associated components. 
• Standards & Regulations: Familiarity with relevant fire safety standards, such as BS5839. 
• Electrical Knowledge: Good understanding of basic electrical principles, including electrical safety and testing. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and effectively resolve faults and issues on site. 
• Communication: Good communication skills to liaise with clients, project managers, and colleagues.