Fire Alarm & AOV Commissioning Engineer – On‑Site Vehicle

Complete Security Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Performance bonus

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform, PPE, tools & test equipment

Private healthcare after probation

Job summary

Complete Security Recruitment is seeking a field-based fire alarm technician to cover client sites across London, with occasional travel further afield and overnight stays when required. You will commission and certify Fire Alarm and AOV systems, program life safety equipment, read drawings, and collaborate with Design, Projects and Maintenance teams.

A valid UK driving licence and the ability to work independently on site are essential; optional private health care after probation may be

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning fire alarm systems to BS 5839.
• Good understanding of AOV systems, fan motors, inverters and detection systems.
• Installation or commissioning experience on live sites.
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions on site.
• Digitally proficient and happy using digital systems.
• Experience with advanced fire systems would be a bonus, but it's not a deal breaker.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and certifying Fire Alarm and AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) systems.
• Programming and testing life safety systems.
• Producing clear and accurate cause and effect documentation.
• Reading drawings and site mark-ups with confidence.
• Working alongside the Design, Projects and Maintenance teams to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Responding to the occasional emergency call-out and joining the on-call rota (currently just one week in every eight).
• Completing the usual paperwork, vehicle checks and project sign-offs.

Skills

Fire alarm commissioning

BS 5839 knowledge

AOV systems understanding

Reading drawings

Independent on-site decisions

Driving licence

Job description

Complete Security Recruitment is seeking a field-based fire alarm technician to cover client sites across London, with occasional travel further afield and overnight stays when required. You will commission and certify Fire Alarm and AOV systems, program life safety equipment, read drawings, and collaborate with Design, Projects and Maintenance teams.

A valid UK driving licence and the ability to work independently on site are essential; optional private health care after probation may be