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
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed