Fire Alarm and Small Works Engineer

Drax 360

Small Works & Fire Alarm Engineer

Location: London and Home Counties

Package: Up to £43000, plus travel time and company benefits

About Drax360

Founded in 1997 by a group of experienced fire alarm specialists, Drax 360 has since grown to become a leading supplier of alarm management systems across the UK. Our mission is to provide fully accredited fire detection products and services to multi-site organisations across healthcare, education and manufacturing sectors.

We use only the highest quality of fire prevention and protection products; Our innovative, tech-driven solutions provide multi-site organisations with the fire alarm systems they need to stay safe and compliant.

Drax360 is proudly part of Obsequio Group; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Service & Small Works Fire Alarm Engineer to join Drax360.

This role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance of fire alarm systems, alongside delivering small works projects and system modifications across a range of prestigious educational and healthcare environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring system reliability, compliance, and client satisfaction, while also supporting the delivery of upgrades and remedial works where required

Key Responsibilities

Service & Maintenance

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm systems
• Respond to reactive callouts, fault finding and system diagnostics
• Service both conventional and addressable systems
• Identify system deficiencies and recommend remedial actions
• Ensure all servicing is completed in line with BS 5839 and industry standards

Small Works & Installations

• Deliver small works projects including system extensions, device additions and relocations, panel and component upgrades
• Carry out installation, commissioning, and testing
• Support surveys and provide technical input where required
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

Essential

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in fire alarm servicing and installation
• Strong background in fault finding and maintenance
• Experience delivering or supporting small works projects
• Experience working within live environments (healthcare/education desirable)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Good knowledge of BS 5839-1 (2025)
• Ability to: Read and interpret drawings
• Commission and test systems
• Modify existing systems safely and compliantly

What We Offer

• Negotiable salary based on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days holiday
• AVIVA pension scheme
• Ongoing training and manufacturer courses
• Opportunities for progression within an expanding group business

Drax360 is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business

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