Fire Alarm Engineer

Amida Consulting Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid overtime

Door-to-door travel expenses

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Holiday buy-and-sell scheme

Company pension

PPE and tools provided

Training and career progression

Job summary

Amida Consulting Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join its projects across the UK. You will install, test and commission fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and related systems on commercial, industrial and residential sites.

You will read drawings, produce certificates and handover reports, liaise with clients and site managers, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and fire-safety regulations.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with different fire alarm panels.
• Full UK driving licence.
• ECS or CSCS card; FIA training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission fire alarm, detection and emergency lighting systems.
• Read drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams; complete commissioning certificates and reports.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on site; liaise with clients and site managers.
• Support projects through to successful completion and provide system operation guidance.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on all sites.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Driving licence

Electrical systems

Communication

Job description

Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Location: B CV WV DY Postcodes

Salary: £42,000 basic plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, company vehicle and benefits

A well-established national fire protection specialist is looking for an experienced Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join its engineering team.

The company provides turnkey fire detection, alarm and suppression solutions for commercial, industrial and residential clients across the UK. This position offers varied project work, long-term career development and the opportunity to work with a range of leading fire-system technologies.

The role

You will be responsible for installing, testing and commissioning fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire protection systems. You will also provide technical support, complete system handovers and ensure work meets current standards and client requirements.

• Installing fire alarm, detection and emergency lighting systems


• Testing, commissioning and fault-finding


• Reading technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams


• Completing commissioning certificates, test records and reports


• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues on site


• Liaising with clients, site managers and subcontractors


• Supporting projects through to successful completion


• Providing customers with system operation guidance


• Maintaining high health and safety standards

Requirements

• Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems


• Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and relevant fire-safety regulations


• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills


• Experience working with different fire alarm panels


• A sound understanding of electrical systems and site installation


• Good communication and customer-service skills


• A full UK driving licence


• An ECS or CSCS card, FIA training and experience with integrated fire and life-safety systems would be advantageous.

Package

• £42,000 basic salary


• Paid overtime


• Door-to-door travel expenses


• Company vehicle


• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays


• Holiday buy-and-sell scheme


• Company pension


• PPE and tools provided


• Training and career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national fire protection business offering secure employment, varied projects and genuine career development.