Install & Commissioning Engineer

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Fire & Security Systems is seeking an Install and Commissioning Engineer to join their skilled team. The role involves installing and maintaining fire systems across London and the South East, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. The position offers competitive compensation, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts programme

Pension scheme

Company vehicle plus fuel card

Paid overtime and travel time

Employee referral scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in installing fire systems to British Standards.
• Ability to test and terminate fire detection system cables.
• Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA) required.

Responsibilities

• Install and complete small works on fire systems.
• Communicate effectively with customers about system status.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet commitments.

Skills

Installation of fire systems

Customer service

Communication

Fault diagnosis

Tools

Gent

Notifier

Advanced

Kentec

Job description

Install and CommissioningEngineer - Fire Systems

Location: London and South East

Salary: Competitive in Industry

Trinity Fire & Security Systems, part of the PTSG Group, have delivered industry leading services in the Fire and Security industry for over 28 years. As we continue our growth into 2025, we are looking to strengthen our team of skilled engineers with the addition of a Fire Alarm Works Engineer.

As a Works Engineer at Trinity, you will work within a defined region of the United Kingdom, obtain certifications in industry leading systems including Gent and the opportunity to earn through our engineering commission scheme!

What is the role?

As a Works Engineer at Trinity, you will be providing installation and completing small works to our client’s fire systems. You will be completing the scheduled work in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to Trinity’s high-quality standards. You will be working as part of a skilled team of Works Engineer’s and will be supported by our wider support departments to provide high quality service and customer experience.

The key tasks include the following:

• Carry out all other 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 install and small works schedule.

What systems experience do you need?

Required - Gent, Notifier, Advanced, Kentec

What skills do you need?

• Experience in installing and completing small works fire 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.

What technical knowledge do you need?

• Understand the basic building services to test cause and effect of fire alarm interfaces.
• A comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire 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).

What will Trinity give you?

At Trinity Fire & Security, we believe in rewarding our employees for their work and commitment. Our remuneration package includes a competitive basic salary and the opportunity to earn more through our uncapped commission scheme which rewards you for your talent, as well as paid overtime and travel time.

We are also committed to providing the training required to support and develop all our employees. As you grow with Trinity, you will be provided the opportunity to undertake industry leading training programmes to allow to excel in your position and progress in the direction you want to take your career.

The total package would include:

• 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

Equal Opportunities in Practice

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.

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