Senior Technician - Fire (SE54)
Transport for LondonLondon
Overview
This is a public transport role with Transport for London based in London. Applications close on 19 August 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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Key Information
Job title: Senior Technician - Fire
Salary: £83,602 Grade: SE54
Contract type: London Underground
Contract details: Full time - Permanent Nights, Sunday - Thursday.
Location: At a Deport within the TfL Network
Application closing date: Wednesday 19th August 26 @ 23:59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Role
Reporting to a DLO Team Leader - Fire and is responsible for ensuring that fire asset upgrade projects are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained, to all relevant TFL and British Standards, and then delivered into service in a safe and timely manner.
The job holder must be committed to LUL’s General Safety Policy statement and the Company’s safety program and be aware of their contribution to the program, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety standards.
The job holder must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to them and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971 and other associated regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage a team tasked with design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection & alarm systems across TFL infrastructure.
- Ensure all installations comply with TFL standards, BS 5839 pt1, BS 7671, and other relevant regulations.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, site supervisors, and TFL stakeholders.
- Follow site-specific safety procedures and Permit to Work systems.
- Complete installation documentation including test sheets and commissioning records.
- Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working order.
- Support commissioning and handover activities as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of installation and commissioning in an engineering discipline (preferably fire systems related). Essential
- Delivers quality and customer satisfaction. Essential
- Team working and good leadership skills. Essential
- Takes responsibility, accountability and ownership. Essential
- Embraces change and drives innovation. Essential
- Capable of self-development. Essential
- Ability to work under minimum supervision and self-motivated. Essential
- Good Communication skills. Essential
How to apply
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