Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Pertemps Heathrow; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card.

25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Birthday off.

5% salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Medicash healthcare scheme.

Personal Development Plans

Clear career progression opportunities

Protected Learning Time

Sponsorship for professional quals

Job summary

Pertemps Heathrow is seeking a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to cover the North West and Yorkshire & Humber regions. The role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance and surveying of life safety and security systems, while representing the company on customer sites.

You will work both independently and in a team, handling complex faults and coordinating with the sales team to identify additional system needs. Relevant ECS/IPAF/PASMA qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with active fire alarm and intruder alarm systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of life safety systems, electrical circuits and components.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and resolve technical issues.
• Experience in installation, commissioning and maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair and basic troubleshooting of fire and security systems.
• Complete preventative maintenance and field modifications.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate customer service records, reports and compliance documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers and the office to ensure issues are resolved.
• Ensure tools and test equipment are calibrated and maintained.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements and regulations.
• Identify potential sales opportunities and align with the sales team.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and professionalism.

Skills

Active fire alarms

Intruder alarms

Life safety systems

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostics

Communication

Independent worker

Education

ECS certification

IPAF certification

PASMA certification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Location: North West & Yorkshire & Humber
Salary: £40,000 £45,000 DOE + OT

Our client is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection, fire safety and compliance services. They are now looking for experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineers to join their growing Active Fire & Security team, covering the North West and Yorkshire & Humber regions.

As a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, you will work independently and as part of an established engineering team, providing reactive, maintenance, installation, commissioning and surveying services across an existing and growing customer base.

You will be responsible for ensuring customers receive a high standard of technical service and customer care, acting as a professional representative of the business on site.

The role will involve working across a range of life safety and security systems, including:

• Fire alarm systems
• Intruder alarm systems
• CCTV
• Access control
• Emergency lighting
• Fire extinguishers
• Associated fire and security equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair and basic troubleshooting of fire and security systems.
• Complete preventative maintenance and field modifications.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate customer service logbooks, PDA reports, compliance documentation and other required paperwork.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and the office to ensure issues are resolved and appropriately followed up.
• Ensure tools and test equipment are maintained and correctly calibrated.
• Comply with all Health & Safety requirements and relevant industry regulations.
• Identify potential sales opportunities, including additional system requirements and new contracts, and work collaboratively with the sales team.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and professionalism.

You will ideally have:

• Extensive experience working with active fire alarm and intruder alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of life safety systems, electrical circuits and components.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and resolve technical issues.
• Experience carrying out installation, commissioning and maintenance work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
• The physical ability to work in different environments, including working at height, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces and lifting equipment.
• A willingness to participate in out-of-hours standby and call-out arrangements.

Qualification

• Previous experience with active fire alarm and intruder alarm systems is essential.
• Industry qualifications/certifications such as ECS, IPAF and PASMA are desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 £45,000 salary, + OT
• Company van and fuel card.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• 5% salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Personal Development Plans
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Protected Learning Time (minimum half a day per month).
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications and/or professional memberships.