Additional Resources Ltd
An opportunity has arisen for a Fire Alarm Engineer to join a fire and security services provider, specialising in the design, installation and management of advanced safety and security solutions.
As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will act as a senior technical lead, overseeing complex fire alarm commissioning, fault diagnosis, and providing guidance to engineering teams on site. This is a field based role offering basic salary range of £40,000 – £45,000 (+ paid travel, on-call and overtime allowances | OTE £50,000 – £60,000) and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
- Commissioning addressable and conventional fire alarm systems in line with industry standards.
- Carrying out advanced fault finding and identifying root causes with effective corrective actions.
- Programming system logic, cause & effect functions, and networked panel setups.
- Producing accurate commissioning records and technical documentation.
- Working with a range of fire alarm systems and associated technologies.
- Supporting system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation using specialist software.
- Providing on-site technical leadership and supporting engineers with complex issues.
- Delivering hands-on training and mentoring to develop junior team members.
What we are looking for:
- Previously worked as a Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, Fire Alarm Commissioning Technician, or in a similar role.
- Experience in commissioning & fault-finding complex fire alarm systems.
- Technical understanding of systems, programming, and diagnostics.
- Ability to lead, mentor and support other engineers in a senior capacity.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail, and professional communication.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance services
- Regular performance and development reviews
- Recognition schemes and team engagement initiatives
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and internal training programmes
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer to join a dynamic team and take the next step in your career!
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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