Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Checkmate Fire - Active Fire & Security; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays

Birthday off after probation

Training Academy access

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Active Fire & Security is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our engineering team, providing field support across our growing customer base. You’ll work independently and with the team on maintenance, commissioning, and site surveys across life-safety systems.

In this role you will install, test and repair fire and security systems, perform preventative maintenance, complete site surveys, and keep accurate PDA reports and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with active fire and intruder alarm systems is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of life-safety systems and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and repair fire and security systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and commissioning tasks.
• Complete site surveys and identify technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate service records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Life safety knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

ECS Certification

IPAF or PASMA

Tools

Calibration equipment

Diagnostics tools

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.