Senior Fire Alarm Install & Commissioning Technician

Select Alarms Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Career development

Gym access

Employee assistance program

Great team culture

Job summary

Select Alarms Ltd. in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Installation Technician for installation and service work across the Waikato region.

The role focuses on project installation, testing, and commissioning, with a supportive team and opportunities to mentor trainees. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent, 2+ years of installation experience, and a current NZ SiteSafe accreditation, plus a valid NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent.
• 2+ years installation experience on medium to large projects.
• Familiar with Fire Standards NZS 4512 or willing to learn.
• Current SiteSafe accreditation.
• Must hold a valid NZ driver’s licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
• Willing to work on tools and be tool-ready (some tools supplied).

Responsibilities

• Install, fit off and commission or repair fire systems, equipment and components.
• Identify on-the-job issues that may impact completion of work.
• Carry out testing as needed when commissioning or repairing systems.
• Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine requirements and sequence.
• Plan best utilization of resources on site.
• Provide support to the engineering and service teams.
• Mentor trainees and provide on-the-job training to less experienced staff.

Skills

Mentor trainees

Team collaboration

Manual vehicle driving

Education

Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent

Job description

Select Alarms Ltd. in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Installation Technician for installation and service work across the Waikato region.

The role focuses on project installation, testing, and commissioning, with a supportive team and opportunities to mentor trainees. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent, 2+ years of installation experience, and a current NZ SiteSafe accreditation, plus a valid NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel.