Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Checkmate Fire - Active Fire & Security; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Birthday off after probation

Training Academy

Recognition programs

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Checkmate Active Fire & Security seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our engineering team, providing field support across our customer base and working independently or as part of the team on maintenance, commissioning and surveys. You’ll install, test and service life-safety systems, complete site surveys, and produce accurate documentation.

The role covers fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting, with opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Experience with active fire and intruder alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of life-safety systems and electrical components.
• Fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repair experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to complete accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active fire systems

Intruder alarms

Diagnostics

Documentation

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

ECS/IPAF/PASMA desirable

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and competent Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our established engineering team at Checkmate Active Fire & Security, 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

Recruitment Agencies

Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission.