Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Job summary

Progroup Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer in Manchester and surrounding Northwest England and Yorkshire. The role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance and survey work on life-safety systems for a broad client base, with out-of-hours standby rotation.

You will work independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have experience with fire alarm and intruder alarm systems, strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with active fire alarm and intruder alarm systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of life safety systems, electrical circuits and components.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to work at height, in confined spaces and handle equipment where required.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of fire alarm and associated systems.
• Basic fault finding and technical troubleshooting.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and field modifications.
• Completing site surveys and identifying opportunities for additional works.
• Maintaining accurate service records, PDA reports and compliance documentation.
• Managing customer relationships and providing a high standard of service.
• Ensuring tools and test equipment are maintained and appropriately calibrated.
• Working in line with Health & Safety and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the identification of new contract and system sales opportunities.
• Participating in the out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.

Skills

Life safety systems knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service skills

Independent and team work

Education

ECS / IPAF / PASMA desirable

Job description

Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Location: Manchester and surrounding Northwest England and Yorkshire area

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Vehicle and package

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established UK fire protection and compliance business is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

You’ll work both independently and alongside an established team, supporting reactive and planned maintenance works for a broad customer base. The role will include small installations, commissioning and site surveys, with exposure to a range of life safety and security systems.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of fire alarm and associated systems.


• Basic fault finding and technical troubleshooting.


• Carrying out preventative maintenance and field modifications.


• Completing site surveys and identifying opportunities for additional works.


• Maintaining accurate service records, PDA reports and compliance documentation.


• Managing customer relationships and providing a high standard of service.


• Ensuring tools and test equipment are maintained and appropriately calibrated.


• Working in line with Health & Safety and relevant regulatory requirements.


• Supporting the identification of new contract and system sales opportunities.


• Participating in the out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.

Systems

The role may involve a range of systems including:

• Fire Alarm Systems


• Intruder Alarms


• CCTV


• Access Control


• Emergency Lighting


• Fire Extinguishers

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with active fire alarm and intruder alarm systems is essential.


• Strong knowledge of life safety systems, electrical circuits and components.


• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent customer service and communication skills.


• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.


• The ability to work at height, in confined spaces and handle equipment where required.

Desirable qualifications

Desirable qualifications include ECS, IPAF and PASMA.

What’s on Offer

The business is committed to investing in its people, offering:

• Individual annual training budget.


• Personal Development Plans and structured career progression.


• Clear career pathways and opportunities for advancement.


• Protected learning time each month.


• Sponsorship for relevant professional qualifications and memberships.