Reporting to the engineering team, the Fire Alarm Installation and Commissioning Engineer will cover West Midlands postcodes, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley. This permanent position carries a basic salary of £38,000 to £43,000, plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, a company vehicle and benefits. Duties include installing, testing and commissioning fire detection, alarm, emergency lighting and suppression systems for commercial, industrial and residential clients. Applicants should hold proven experience with leading fire-system technologies, strong fault-finding ability and a full UK driving licence. The successful candidate will join a national fire protection specialist, delivering turnkey projects with genuine scope for long-term career development.
Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer Location: B CV WV DY Postcodes Salary: £42,000 basic plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, company vehicle and benefits
The role
You will be responsible for installing, testing and commissioning fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire protection systems. You will also provide technical support, complete system handovers and ensure work meets current standards and client requirements.
Your responsibilities
- Installing fire alarm, detection and emergency lighting systems
- Testing, commissioning and fault-finding
- Reading technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams
- Completing commissioning certificates, test records and reports
- Diagnosing and resolving technical issues on site
- Liaising with clients, site managers and subcontractors
- Supporting projects through to successful completion
- Providing customers with system operation guidance
- Maintaining high health and safety standards
Requirements
- Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems
- Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and relevant fire-safety regulations
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with different fire alarm panels
- A sound understanding of electrical systems and site installation
- Good communication and customer-service skills
- A full UK driving licence
- An ECS or CSCS card, FIA training and experience with integrated fire and life-safety systems would be advantageous.
Package
- £42,000 basic salary
- Paid overtime
- Door-to-door travel expenses
- Company vehicle
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy-and-sell scheme
- Company pension
- PPE and tools provided
- Training and career progression
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