Fire & Security Commissioning / Small Works Engineer

Company: Alecto Recruitment
Apply for the Fire & Security Commissioning / Small Works Engineer
Location: Swindon
Job Description:

FLT33759


Field Service Engineer – Commissioning & Small Works


Southwest & Midlands | Ideal location: M4 Corridor – Swindon to Reading


£35,000 – £42,000 + OVERTIME + BENEFITS


Alecto Recruitment is looking to hear from experienced Fire & Security Engineers with a strong background in commissioning, small works and maintenance.


This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to move towards a more commissioning and project-focused role, with no on-call requirement.


The role will cover the Southwest and Midlands, so there will be regional travel involved. The ideal candidate will be based around the M4 corridor between Swindon and Reading, although candidates closer to Bristol will also be considered.


What You Get



  • £35,000 – £42,000 basic, depending on experience.

  • No call-out rota, your evenings and weekends are your own.

  • Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours.

  • Travel paid after the first 30 minutes.

  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service.

  • Life Assurance – 2x annual salary.

  • NEST Pension and Health Cash Plan.

  • 24/7 GP and employee wellbeing support.

  • Retail, technology and cycle-to-work schemes.

  • Long-term progression into a Commissioning & Small Works focused position.


What You’ll Be Doing



  • Carrying out commissioning of Fire & Security systems.

  • Completing small works, upgrades and system modifications.

  • Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance.

  • Fault finding and diagnosing system issues.

  • Completing commissioning, service and project documentation.

  • Liaising directly with customers and site contacts.

  • Travelling across the Southwest and Midlands as required.

  • Working independently and managing your own workload.


What We’re Looking For



  • Solid experience within the Fire & Security industry.

  • Proven commissioning experience.

  • Strong background in small works and maintenance.

  • Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

  • Comfortable working independently and travelling regionally.

  • Strong customer-facing and communication skills.

  • Relevant Fire & Security qualifications are advantageous.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • No on-call.

  • Strong commissioning opportunity. £35k-£42k + OT.

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Posted: August 26th, 2026