Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; South Ockendon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A security systems company is seeking a Works Engineer to join their team in South Ockendon, UK. You will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems, working within a defined region. The role offers a competitive salary, an uncapped bonus scheme, and excellent training opportunities. Successful candidates will have experience in fire alarm systems, communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. Various benefits include holidays, a company vehicle, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and uncapped commission

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts programme

Pension scheme

Company vehicle and fuel card

Paid overtime and travel time

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience with Gent Advanced Notifier and other open protocol systems.
• Familiarity with British Standards for fire alarm systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of fire alarm problems and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install and complete small works on fire alarm systems.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding system status.
• Adhere to quality standards in all tasks.

Skills

Experience in installing fire alarm systems

Ability to identify and terminate security system cables

Logical fault diagnosis

Outstanding customer service

Excellent communication skills

Education

Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA)

Job description

Works Engineer - Fire Alarm Systems (Install / Commissioning)

Location: London & South East

Salary: Competitive in Industry Uncapped Engineer bonus scheme

Trinity are hiring a Works Engineer to join our dedicated team in the role you will be providing installation commissioning and small works of our clients fire alarm systems.

Working within a defined region of the United Kingdom you will have the opportunity to obtain certifications in industry leading systems including Gent and earn through our engineering commission scheme!

The role of Works Engineer

As a Works Engineer at Trinity you will be providing installation and completing small works to our clients security systems. You will be completing the scheduled work in a timely and efficient manner adhering to Trinitys high-quality standards. You will be working as part of a skilled team of Works Engineers and will be supported by our wider support departments to provide high quality service and customer experience.

The key tasks include the following :

• Carry out all other necessary works required at customer premises in accordance with the Companys quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with customers to ensure a good understanding of system and site status.
• Liaise with works administrators and other internal stakeholders to ensure our commitments are met.
• Work to a planned install and small works schedule.

What systems experience do you need

Fire

Gent Advanced Notifier Protec and other open protocol systems

What skills do you need

• Experience in installing and completing small works on Fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Ability to identify all types of cable associated with security systems and to correctly test and terminate the cable ends in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• A logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.
• To always provide outstanding customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

What technical knowledge do you need

• A comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire alarm problems including an ability to recommend changes to practices and processes that may cause false alarms as well as recommending changes to the systems.
• Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA).

What will Trinity give you

At Trinity Fire & Security we believe in rewarding our employees for their work and commitment. Our remuneration package includes a competitive basic salary and the opportunity to earn more through our uncapped commission scheme which rewards you for your talent as well as paid overtime and travel time.

We are also committed to providing the training required to support and develop all our employees. As you grow with Trinity you will be provided the opportunity to undertake industry leading training programmes to allow to excel in your position and progress in the direction you want to take your career.

The total package would include :

• Competitive base salary plus our uncapped engineer commission scheme
• 23 days holiday which increases with service plus bank holidays
• Access to an employee discounts programme which includes discounts and cashback across over 800 national retailers
• Pension scheme via Royal London
• Company vehicle plus fuel card
• Paid overtime and travel time (minus 30 minutes each way)
• Employee referral scheme earn up to 2000 for each employee you bring into Trinity
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare assistance programme

Equal Opportunities in Practice

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.