Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer – Field & Tech Specialist

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd; Baildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + End

Birthday off (after probation)

Training Academy

Recognition programs

Flexible work-life balance

Social & Fun Perks

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our established team, delivering field support across our growing customer base and working both independently and with colleagues on site.

You will install, maintain, commission and survey life safety and security systems, including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting, while ensuring accurate documentation and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience with active fire and intruder alarm systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of life safety systems and electrical circuits.
• Experience diagnosing faults and performing maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to produce accurate technical reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active fire/intruder systems

Fault finding

Customer service

Technical documentation

Safety compliance

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

ECS

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our established team, delivering field support across our growing customer base and working both independently and with colleagues on site.

You will install, maintain, commission and survey life safety and security systems, including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting, while ensuring accurate documentation and high standards of service.