Fire Suppression Technician (fire Suppression Tech)
- London Wall
- Contract·On-site
- Full time
- £500 - £500 Per Hour
Job Description
Fire Supprssion Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Engineer - ( London Underground )
Please note - Must have previously worked on London Underground and able to drive and able to work night shifts.
Location: Various London Underground Sites
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Shift Pattern: Nights Only - Sunday - Thursday - 22.00pm - 06.00am
Rate: £280 - £320 per shift/day (Umbrella) PAYE is also a option
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Suppression Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Engineer, to join the Fire Operational Department, carrying out reactive maintenance and fault-finding duties across a range of fire safety systems within London Underground environments. This role will involve working on critical fire infrastructure including, sprinkler systems and hydrant systems across multiple LU sites.
Essential Requirements
- Previous London Underground experience is essential
- Must hold valid LU competencies/tickets including Sentinel
- Relevant fire safety qualifications required
- Full UK driving licence and ability to drive between sites
- Comfortable working permanent night shifts
Core Responsibilities
- Test, service, and carry out reactive maintenance, on emergency hardware, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and hydrant systems
- Diagnose faults and perform hardware/software repairs using diagnostic tools and technical software
- Input and manage Site Specific Risk Information (SSRI) and maintain operational/CRM database records
- Support operational safety improvements by collating information from incident debriefs
- Assist the Operational Guidance Team with ongoing safety and response procedures
- Ensure all work complies with current fire safety regulations and industry standards
- Provide guidance and basic operational training to end users where required
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Need Sentinel LU access
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, blueprints, and structural building plans
- Experience using technical software, diagnostic equipment, and IT/network systems
- Excellent fault-finding and analytical capabilities
- High attention to detail and ability to identify operational trends from data and feedback
- Ability to work safely in confined spaces and at height when required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, working alongside contractors and emergency response teams What’s on Offer
- Long-term contract opportunity
- Competitive umbrella rate of £320
- Stable night-shift pattern
- Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects across the London Underground network


