Fire Alarm & Life-Safety Commissioning Engineer

Checkmate Fire - Active Fire & Security; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Birthday off after probation

Training Academy

Recognition programs

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Checkmate Active Fire & Security seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our engineering team, providing field support across our customer base and working independently or as part of the team on maintenance, commissioning and surveys. You’ll install, test and service life-safety systems, complete site surveys, and produce accurate documentation.

The role covers fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting, with opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Experience with active fire and intruder alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of life-safety systems and electrical components.
• Fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repair experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to complete accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and repair fire and security systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, commissioning and small installation works.
• Complete site surveys and identify technical requirements.
• Work across systems including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, emergency lighting and extinguishers.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective technical solutions.
• Maintain accurate service records, PDA reports and compliance documentation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide high-quality service.
• Collaborate with the office and wider engineering team to resolve issues.
• Maintain tools and calibration requirements.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and support the sales team.
• Participate in emergency out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.

Skills

Active fire systems

Intruder alarms

Diagnostics

Documentation

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

ECS/IPAF/PASMA desirable

Job description

Checkmate Active Fire & Security seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join our engineering team, providing field support across our customer base and working independently or as part of the team on maintenance, commissioning and surveys. You’ll install, test and service life-safety systems, complete site surveys, and produce accurate documentation.

The role covers fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting, with opportunities to grow within a