Fire Alarm Installation Engineer

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; Litchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Works Engineer to install and commission fire alarm systems across the Midlands. The role offers competitive salary with an uncapped bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits, including ongoing training and career progression. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire alarm installation and a strong customer service approach. This position is a great opportunity for those looking to grow within the fire safety industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

23 days holiday

Employee discounts programme

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and installing fire alarm systems to British Standards.
• Ability to identify and test cables associated with fire detection systems.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm systems at customer premises.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding system status.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet commitments.

Skills

Commissioning fire alarm systems

Customer service

Fault diagnosis

Tools

Gent

Notifier

Protec

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - Fire Alarm Systems (Install / Commissioning / Small works)

Location: Derbyshire | Salary: Competitive in Industry + uncapped bonus scheme

Trinity is seeking a skilled and motivated Works Engineer to join our established Midlands team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, critical sites across the Midlands region, delivering expertly commissioned fire alarm solutions. You will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems, operating within complex, multi-panel environments. This position is ideally suited to an engineer who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant life-safety systems.

What's in it for you?

• Regional work, daily - enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Uncapped commission & enhanced overtime - your effort truly pays off.
• Ongoing training with leading brands like Gent, Notifier, Protec, and Baldwin Boxall.
• Career progression - we invest in our engineers for the long term.

Role: Works Engineer

You will be providing installation, commissioning and small works of our clients' fire alarm systems. Working as part of a skilled team of Works Engineers you will be supported by our wider support departments to provide high quality service and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all necessary works required 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 ensure our commitments are met.
• Work to a planned commission and small works schedule.

Systems You Will Work With

Gent, Notifier, Advanced, Protec, and other open protocol systems.

Required Experience and Skills

• 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 to correctly test and terminate the cable ends in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
• A logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.
• To always provide outstanding customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Technical Knowledge

• Understand the basic building services to test cause and effect of fire alarm interfaces.
• A comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire alarm problems, including an ability to recommend changes to practices and processes that may cause false alarms as well as recommending changes to the systems.
• Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, plus our uncapped engineer commission scheme.
• 23 days holiday which increases with service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to an employee discounts programme which includes discounts and cashback across over 800 national retailers.
• Pension scheme via Royal London.
• Company vehicle plus fuel card.
• Paid overtime and travel time (minus 30 minutes each way).
• Employee referral scheme - earn up to £2,000 for each employee you bring into Trinity.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Welfare assistance programme.