Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Backworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Laptop

Flexible hours

Door-to-door travel on call

Private health insurance

Life insurance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Paid training and courses

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team on site in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead commissioning and testing of fire alarm, security and TECS systems, performing fault finding and on-site verification.

You’ll work closely with installation and design teams, ensuring regulations are met and client handovers are smooth. A strong electrical commissioning background and clear communication with clients are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Strong commissioning and/or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience of electrical testing and verification.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant fire and security standards.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing fire alarm, security and TECS systems.
• Carrying out fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Completing electrical testing and verification.
• Working closely with installation and design teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Ensuring systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Supporting successful client handovers.
• Liaising professionally with customers and colleagues on site.
• Completing relevant commissioning documentation.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Fire & Security standards

Communication with clients

Education

Electrical/technical qualifications

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer to join a growing and supportive organisation operating across the fire and security sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and taking ownership of systems through the final commissioning and handover stages. You'll work closely with installation and design teams while being trusted as the technical expert on site.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Commissioning and testing fire alarm, security and TECS systems
• Carrying out fault finding and troubleshooting
• Completing electrical testing and verification
• Working closely with installation and design teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully
• Ensuring systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Supporting successful client handovers
• Liaising professionally with customers and colleagues on site
• Completing relevant commissioning documentation

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong commissioning and/or electrical engineering experience
• Experience of electrical testing and verification
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of relevant fire and security standards
• Experience within Fire & Security would be advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable electrical and commissioning experience will also be considered
• Relevant electrical or technical qualifications
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients

What's On Offer

You’ll be joining an expanding organisation that genuinely invests in its engineers and offers:

• Fully expensed company van
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Flexible working hours
• Door-to-door travel when on call
• Private health insurance and life insurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Paid training and relevant courses
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Supportive team environment

If you're an experienced engineer looking for your next opportunity within a growing Fire & Security environment, we'd love to hear from you.