Senior Fire Alarm Installations Lead

Canstaff

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Canstaff is recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Installation Technician / Team Leader to join a well-established fire protection business in Queenstown. You will own installation projects from start to finish, coordinating with clients and trades on site, and delivering high-quality workmanship with safety and documentation.

The role is based in Queenstown, full-time and permanent, with training on company systems and processes and a strong emphasis on leadership and hands-on technical

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in fire alarm installation.
  • Ability to lead and own a project.
  • Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and installation.
  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear, confident communication with clients and teams.
  • Commercial and/or industrial fire alarm experience.
  • Organised, reliable, and pride in work.
  • Full NZ driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test and commission fire alarm systems across commercial/industrial projects.
  • Take ownership of jobs from start to finish.
  • Lead installation work and coordinate with other trades on site.
  • Read and interpret fire alarm, electrical and construction drawings.
  • Complete cabling, termination and installation of devices.
  • Carry out testing, fault finding and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and documentation.
  • Communicate confidently with clients, contractors and project teams.
  • Work independently while providing leadership and support where required.

Skills

Fire alarm installation
Team leadership
Fire alarm systems
Fault-finding
Communication
Commercial/industrial experience
Organised and reliable
NZ driver’s licence

Job description

Canstaff is recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Installation Technician / Team Leader to join a well-established fire protection business in Queenstown. You will own installation projects from start to finish, coordinating with clients and trades on site, and delivering high-quality workmanship with safety and documentation.

The role is based in Queenstown, full-time and permanent, with training on company systems and processes and a strong emphasis on leadership and hands-on technical

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