Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer (Subcontract) – London

Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer (Subcontract) – London £270–£290 per Day Outside IR35 Weekly Pay Every Friday 3-Month Rolling Contract Monday to Friday Long-Term Work Available Immediate Start AvailableWe are…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £270 – £290/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 13 August 2026

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Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineer (Subcontract) – London
£270–£290 per Day
Outside IR35
Weekly Pay Every Friday
3-Month Rolling Contract
Monday to Friday
Long-Term Work Available
Immediate Start AvailableWe are currently seeking experienced Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Engineers to support a busy service and testing contract across London.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for consistent subcontract work, with the contract operating on an initial 3-month rolling basis and the potential for ongoing extensions.

The role will primarily involve fire alarm testing, emergency lighting testing, planned maintenance and identifying faults/remedial works across a portfolio of sites throughout London.

Scope of Work The successful engineers will be responsible for:

Carrying out routine fire alarm testing and inspections
Emergency lighting testing and maintenance
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Identifying faults and required remedial works
Basic fault finding and repairs where required
Completing test sheets, service reports and associated documentation
Ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant British Standards and client requirements
Working independently and managing a daily workload across London
Delivering a professional service while working within occupied buildingsLocation Work will be carried out across sites throughout London.

Contract Details
£270–£290 per day, depending on experience
Outside IR35
Weekly pay every Friday
Monday to Friday
Five days per week
3-month rolling subcontract
Potential for ongoing extensions
Consistent workload
Immediate starts availableRequirements
Proven experience working with fire alarm systems
Experience carrying out fire alarm testing and PPM
Experience testing and maintaining emergency lighting
Good understanding of BS 5839 and BS 5266
Strong fault-finding skills
Previous service and maintenance experience
Valid DBS or willingness to complete a new DBS check
Relevant fire alarm/electrical qualifications or certifications
Full UK driving licence
Own tools, fire alarm testing equipment and suitable transport
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Professional and comfortable working within occupied buildingsApply Now Apply today to secure a 3-month rolling subcontract opportunity with consistent work across London and strong potential for ongoing extensions.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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