Fire Alarm Installation Engineer

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions provider is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer to install and commission fire alarm systems in the Thames region. This role offers a competitive salary with an uncapped bonus scheme and promotes a better work-life balance through regional work. You will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met on installations, alongside opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. The ideal candidate will have experience with major fire alarm brands and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

23 days holiday

Employee discounts programme

Pension scheme

Company vehicle and fuel card

Paid overtime and travel time

Employee referral scheme

Life Assurance

Employee welfare assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, installing, and completing fire alarm systems to British Standards.
• Ability to identify and test cables associated with fire detection systems.
• Logical approach to system fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out works at customer premises to the Company’s quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding system status.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet commitments.
• Work to planned commission and small works schedules.

Skills

Commissioning fire alarm systems

Installation of fire alarm systems

Communication skills

Cable testing and termination

Fault diagnosis

Tools

Gent

Notifier

Protec

Advanced

Job description

Overview

Commissioning Engineer – Fire Alarm Systems (Install / Commissioning / Small Works). Location: Reading + surrounding area. Salary: Competitive industry base plus uncapped bonus scheme. Trinity is seeking a skilled and motivated Works Engineer to join our established South Coast team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile, critical sites across the Thames region, delivering expertly commissioned fire alarm solutions. You will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of fire alarm and life‑safety systems in complex, multi‑panel environments.

What's in it for you? Regional work allows a better work‑life balance. Uncapped commission and enhanced overtime mean your effort truly pays off. Ongoing training is available with leading brands such as Gent, Notifier, Protec and Baldwin Boxall. Career progression is supported through long‑term investment in our engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all necessary works at customer premises in accordance with the Company’s 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 meet our commitments.
• Work to a planned commission and small works schedule.

The systems you will work with at Trinity Fire include Gent, Notifier, Advanced, Protec, and other open‑protocol systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in commissioning, installing and completing small works fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Ability to identify all types of cable associated with fire detection systems and correctly test and terminate the cable ends in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• A logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA).

Technical Knowledge

• Understand the basic building services to test cause and effect of fire alarm interfaces.
• Comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire alarm problems, including ability to recommend changes to practices and processes that may cause false alarms.
• Recommend changes to the systems where appropriate.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped engineer commission scheme.
• 23 days holiday (increases with service) plus bank holidays.
• Access to an employee discounts programme (discounts and cashback across 800+ retailers).
• Pension scheme via Royal London.
• Company vehicle plus fuel card.
• Paid overtime and travel time (minus 30 minutes each way).
• Employee referral scheme – up to £2,000 for each successful referral.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee welfare assistance programme.