Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer

Location: M4 Corridor (Bristol to Reading) or M5 Corridor (Bristol to Worcester)
Coverage Area: South of the M4 and Bristol, with occasional travel into the Midlands. EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

We are recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer to join a well-established fire and life safety business. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to focus on commissioning and project work, with no call-out requirement and overtime available.

All commissioning and small install work, the role will involve a small amount of maintenance work. However, it will transition into a dedicated Commissioning and Small Works position in the future.

The Role

• Commission, test and hand over fire alarm systems.
• Deliver small works projects, system upgrades, modifications and extensions.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and remedial repairs.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and site requirements.
• Ensure all works are completed to relevant British Standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Complete all required documentation, including commissioning certificates and work reports.
• Liaise with clients, site teams and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Identify additional works, defects and compliance issues where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience with fire alarm commissioning, small works and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of BS5839.
• FIA Foundation qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to fault find and diagnose system issues.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience with any of the following systems would be highly advantageous:

• Advanced MXPro 5
• Kentec Taktis
• Morley-IAS

Benefits

• No call-out requirement.
• Overtime available at 1.5x rate after 40 hours.
• Paid travel after the first 30 minutes.
• Standby allowance of £150 per week when on rota.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• NEST pension.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Retail discounts.
• Full manufacturer and industry training opportunities.

This position would suit a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, Fire Alarm Project Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Small Works Engineer or Service & Commissioning Engineer seeking a long-term opportunity focused on commissioning and project delivery.