Fire Alarm Engineer – Install, Service & Commissioning | No Call-Out

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime with 1.5x pay on weekends

Travel time paid (minus 30 mins)

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for installation, servicing and commissioning across Essex with occasional travel into London. The role includes a KPI bonus and a company vehicle, with no call-out duties and 8:30am–5:00pm hours.

The ideal candidate will have solid installation, servicing and commissioning experience, fault-finding skills and the ability to read drawings. FIA units and 18th edition would be beneficial, along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems would be advantageous.
• FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations would be advantageous.
• Relevant fire industry qualifications or competency certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, fault find and commission fire alarm systems.
• Work across a range of commercial customer sites and projects.
• Commission and work with open-protocol systems including Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and remedial works.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation.
• Carry out testing and ensure systems are operating correctly and compliantly.
• Complete service, installation and commissioning documentation.
• Work to relevant standards including BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Provide a professional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Support installation projects and provide technical input where required.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fire alarm servicing

Fire alarm commissioning

Fault finding

Technical drawings

Electrical wiring

Advanced systems

Kentec

C-TEC

FIA units 1–5

18th Edition

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Independent working

Education

FIA Units 1–5 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Advanced

Kentec

C-TEC

Job description

4Way Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer for installation, servicing and commissioning across Essex with occasional travel into London. The role includes a KPI bonus and a company vehicle, with no call-out duties and 8:30am–5:00pm hours.

The ideal candidate will have solid installation, servicing and commissioning experience, fault-finding skills and the ability to read drawings. FIA units and 18th edition would be beneficial, along with a full UK driving licence.