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

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday

Job summary

4way Recruitment has partnered with an established fire protection provider to recruit a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer for installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning across Oxford and surrounding areas.

This role offers a strong work-life balance with no call-out, a £45k base salary and KPI bonus, a company vehicle, and overtime. You will work on open-protocol systems such as Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC, ensuring compliance with BS 5839/7671.

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 commercial 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 drawings 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

Fault-finding

Read technical drawings

Electrical knowledge

Independent work

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Education

FIA Units 1-5 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Fire industry qualifications

Tools

Advanced, Kentec or C-TEC systems

Job description

4way Recruitment has partnered with an established fire protection provider to recruit a permanent Fire Alarm Engineer for installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning across Oxford and surrounding areas.

This role offers a strong work-life balance with no call-out, a £45k base salary and KPI bonus, a company vehicle, and overtime. You will work on open-protocol systems such as Advanced, Kentec and C-TEC, ensuring compliance with BS 5839/7671.