Fire Alarm Systems Installer | Hands-on Field Engineer

OCS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail discounts

Professional growth

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting for an installation engineer to carry out works on fire detection and alarm systems for large commercial clients. You will perform first and second fix cabling, ensure paperwork compliance, and investigate faults while maintaining high safety standards.

You will work with clients and colleagues, follow permits to work, and support risk assessments. A full driving licence is required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and repairing fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of the latest British Standards.
• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with permits to work systems, method statements and risk assessments.
• Experience in cable and containment installations.
• Awareness of good Health & Safety practices.
• Valid full driving licence, preferably clean.
• Ability to follow project design, deadlines and time scales.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned installation works to fire detection and alarm systems in line with contract requirements, current British Standards and good working practices.
• Complete first and second fix installation works including installation of cables, containment and all fire detection and alarm equipment.
• Ensure all works and installation paperwork are completed in accordance with company guidelines, standards and practices.
• Carry out investigations into system faults and repairs to fire alarm systems.
• Maintain communication between the client, colleagues and helpdesk and foster good working relationships.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed or reviewed for every task.
• Comply with PPE requirements and health, safety, security and environmental policies.
• Maintain contract portfolio integrity and ensure high quality service to customers.
• Submit documentation timely as required.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Cable & containment

Fault-finding

Health & safety

Driving licence

Risk assessments

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting for an installation engineer to carry out works on fire detection and alarm systems for large commercial clients. You will perform first and second fix cabling, ensure paperwork compliance, and investigate faults while maintaining high safety standards.

You will work with clients and colleagues, follow permits to work, and support risk assessments. A full driving licence is required, with training provided as needed.