Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer

Vibe Recruit Limited; Holystone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Phone and laptop

Flexible working hours

Door-to-door travel on call

Private health & life insurance

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Training and progression

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer to join a growing organisation. The role focuses on commissioning and testing fire alarms, security and TECS systems, fault-finding, and ensuring projects meet standards on site.

You will work closely with installation and design teams, take ownership of commissioning activities, and support smooth handovers with clients while maintaining documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning fire and security systems.
• Proficient in electrical testing and verification.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of fire and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing fire alarm, security and TECS systems.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting on site.
• Complete electrical testing and verification activities.
• Collaborate with installation and design teams to deliver projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Support client handovers and liaise with customers on site.
• Complete commissioning documentation

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Client communication

Documentation

Education

Electrical or technical qualifications

Job description

Fire & Security Commissioning EngineerLocation: Newcastle upon TyneAn 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

• 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

• 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.