Fire Alarm Installer
Posted 2 weeks ago by V7 Recruitment
£320 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Subcontract Fire Alarm Installation Engineer involves supporting ongoing fire alarm installation projects for Whitbread hotels across the M25 corridor. The position is a rolling 3-month subcontract opportunity, requiring experience with Protec and Advanced fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate will be proactive and reliable, capable of working independently on hotel and commercial sites. The role offers flexibility in working days, with potential for increased hours based on workload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems (mainly Protec, Advanced, and Hyfire)
- Support follow-on works from initial installs (typically ranging 1–7 days)
- Carry out small-scale installation works and rectification tasks
- Complete all associated site paperwork and reports to a high standard
- Collaborate with Whitbread’s internal teams and site contacts
- Work independently and represent the company professionally on-site
Key Skills:
- Proven experience installing and commissioning Protec and Advanced fire alarm systems
- Experience working on hotel or similar commercial sites
- Ability to work off scope and communicate with main contractors/client teams
- Full tool kit and driving license
- CSCS/ECS card
- Preferably able to quote for works on a fixed/day rate basis
Salary (Rate): £320/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Subcontract Fire Alarm Installation Engineer (Protec Systems)
Rate: £280 - £320
Location: Sites across the M25 corridor – including Hammersmith, High Wycombe, Braintree, etc.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Subcontract – Rolling 3-Month Contract
Working Pattern: 3 Days per Week (Option to Increase to 5 Days Based on Workload)
Overview
We are currently looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Installation Engineer to support ongoing Whitbread hotel projects (Premier Inn sites) across the M25 region. This is a 3-month rolling subcontract opportunity, with work scheduled on a flexible as-and-when-required basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Protec and Advanced fire alarm systems, with a preference for engineers who are proactive, reliable, and used to working on hotel/commercial sites.
This role is ideal for a dependable subcontractor looking for consistent, well-scoped installation work—starting with smaller tasks and with scope to expand based on performance and project pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems (mainly Protec, Advanced, and Hyfire)
- Support follow-on works from initial installs (typically ranging 1–7 days)
- Carry out small-scale installation works and rectification tasks
- Complete all associated site paperwork and reports to a high standard
- Collaborate with Whitbread’s internal teams and site contacts
- Work independently and represent the company professionally on-site
Requirements
- Proven experience installing and commissioning Protec and Advanced fire alarm systems
- Experience working on hotel or similar commercial sites
- Ability to work off scope and communicate with main contractors/client teams
- Full tool kit and driving license
- CSCS/ECS card
- Preferably able to quote for works on a fixed/day rate basis
Additional Information
- All equipment and materials will be supplied on-site
- Site Hours: 08:30 – 17:00
- Overtime and weekend work available (paid at time-and-a-half)
- Interview via Microsoft Teams with the project lead
- Start date: ASAP