Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer

Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 (DOE)
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (flexibility required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Company

Interaction Recruitment has partnered with an independent and forward-thinking fire safety specialist, to support the growth of their engineering team. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now seeking a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join their expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for both experienced commissioning engineers and installation or service engineers looking to take the next step in their career.

The Package

• £35,000 – £48,000 salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle and mobile phone
• Overtime available (project dependent)
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (following probation)
• Manufacturer and industry-recognised training courses
• Access to in-house training facilities
• Clear progression routes within the business
• Long-term job security with a growing organisation
• Exposure to a wide range of projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and public sectors

The Role

• Commission a wide range of fire alarm systems across the UK
• Ensure systems are compliant with BS5839-1 and fully operational
• Configure, test, and verify system performance
• Carry out cause and effect programming, device testing, and battery calculations
• Diagnose and resolve faults during commissioning and system handover
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams
• Attend service visits and customer sites when required
• Complete detailed commissioning reports and documentation
• Maintain excellent customer relationships through high service standards

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and fault finding
• Experience with conventional, twin-wire, and addressable systems
• Good IT skills for system configuration and commissioning
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible approach to working hours and nationwide travel

• FQual certification
• CSCS card
• IPAF certification
• Enhanced DBS/CRB/ViVo clearance
• Knowledge of BS5839-1 standards

About Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment supports clients and candidates across a wide range of sectors, including Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Finance & IT, and Hospitality. We provide both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.

For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact:
Julius
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