Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd; Baildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + End

Birthday off (after probation)

Training Academy

Recognition programs

Flexible work-life balance

Social & Fun Perks

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our established team, delivering field support across our growing customer base and working both independently and with colleagues on site.

You will install, maintain, commission and survey life safety and security systems, including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting, while ensuring accurate documentation and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience with active fire and intruder alarm systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of life safety systems and electrical circuits.
• Experience diagnosing faults and performing maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to produce accurate technical reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and repair fire and security systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, commissioning and small installations.
• Complete site surveys and identify technical requirements.
• Work across fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and extinguishers.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective technical solutions.
• Maintain service records, PDA reports and compliance docs.
• Build relationships with customers and provide high-quality service.
• Collaborate with office and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Keep tools and calibration up to date.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and support sales team.
• Participate in emergency out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.

Skills

Active fire/intruder systems

Fault finding

Customer service

Technical documentation

Safety compliance

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

ECS

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

The Role

We're looking for an experienced and competent Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our established engineering team, providing field support across our existing and growing customer base.

Working independently and as part of a wider team, you'll carry out reactive and planned maintenance, small installations, commissioning and site surveys across a range of life safety and security systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installing, maintaining, testing and repairing fire and security systems.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, commissioning and small installation works.
• Completing site surveys and identifying technical requirements.
• Working across systems including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers.
• Diagnosing faults and providing effective technical solutions.
• Maintaining accurate service records, PDA reports and compliance documentation.
• Building strong relationships with customers and providing a professional, high-quality service.
• Working closely with the office and wider engineering team to ensure issues are resolved effectively.
• Maintaining tools and test equipment and ensuring calibration requirements are met.
• Identifying opportunities for additional work and supporting the wider sales team where appropriate.
• Participating in the emergency out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with active fire and intruder alarm systems is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of life safety systems, electrical circuits and components.
• Experience in fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repair.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an established engineering team.
• Comfortable working in a range of environments, including at height, in confined spaces and with heavy equipment.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Relevant industry qualifications such as ECS, IPAF or PASMA are desirable.

Why Join Us

• A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
• Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)
• Access to continuous learning opportunities through our Award-winning Training Academy
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones
• Flexible approaches to work-life balance where possible
• Social & Fun Perks