Mechanical Fire Suppression Engineer

Alloy Enterprises; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime rates

Company vehicle

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Career development

Tools & equipment provided

Job summary

Alloy Enterprises in the North West of England is seeking a Mechanical Fire Suppression Engineer for a static site role. You’ll deliver mechanical fire suppression and detection tasks on-site, joining a team of on-site engineers with focus on safety, reliability and client communication.

The role requires hands-on mechanical fire suppression experience on regulated sites, strong communication and teamwork, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel for training.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering mechanical fire suppression on regulated sites.
• Good communication and teamwork to liaise with clients and crew.
• Ability to work independently and follow site safety protocols.
• Driver with a full UK licence; willingness to travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical fire suppression and detection tasks on-site.
• Undertake site-specific training and support related systems as required.
• Liaise daily with the client for permits and instructions.
• Participate in on-call rota and ensure H&S compliance.
• Complete documentation accurately and promote safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical fire suppression

Regulated sites experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Full UK driving licence

Passive fire protection knowledge

Willingness to travel

Job description

Location: North West of England (Static Site)

What You Will Do

We’re hiring a Mechanical Fire Suppression Engineer for a static role at a key site in the North West. You’ll join a team of on-site engineers delivering mechanical fire suppression services in a highly regulated environment. Strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service are essential. You’ll adapt to client needs and ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Overtime rates & door-to-door travel pay
• Call-out rota payment
• Company vehicle, fuel card & PPE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays; paid sick leave
• Full benefits: matched pension, life assurance, EAP, referral scheme, retail discounts, cycle-to-work, and discounts on JCI products
• Extensive on-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Access to employee resource groups
• Training on company values and products
• All necessary tools and equipment provided
• Clear long-term career development pathways

How You Will Do It

• Deliver mechanical fire suppression and detection tasks on-site
• Undertake training for site-specific operations
• Occasionally support electrical, gaseous & passive fire systems
• Liaise daily with the client for permits and instructions
• Participate in the on-call rota (site-only)
• Perform maintenance, commissioning, witness testing, and training
• Report H&S issues or near-misses immediately
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly
• Adhere to all health & safety standards and promote company culture

What We Look For

• Mechanical fire suppression experience essential
• Experience on regulated sites preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence required
• Knowledge of passive fire protection desirable
• Willingness to travel for training when needed