Small Works and Commissioning Engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer

Small Works / Commissioning Engineer

Location: Swindon / Wiltshire / M4 Corridor
Salary: £35,000 – £48,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (40 hours per week)

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Small Works / Commissioning Engineer to join a well-established fire safety business operating across commercial and public-sector environments.

The successful engineer will be responsible for delivering small works, installation, modifications, upgrades and commissioning of fire alarm systems across a varied client base. This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys project-based work and taking responsibility for works from initial installation through to completion and handover.

Projects will include environments such as care homes, data centres, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail and social housing.

Systems Experience

Experience working with the following systems is highly desirable:

Gent
Advanced
Kentec
C-TEC
Key Responsibilities

Carrying out small works and remedial installations on fire alarm systems
Installing and modifying fire alarm equipment and associated devices
Commissioning and testing newly installed and modified systems
Fault finding and resolving technical issues
Completing system upgrades and alterations
Carrying out final testing and customer handovers
Completing accurate installation and commissioning documentation
Liaising with customers, site teams and project managers
Ensuring all works are completed safely, professionally and in accordance with relevant standards
Travelling to customer sites across the Swindon, Wiltshire and M4 corridor
Key Details

40-hour working week, Monday to Friday
Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
Primarily covering Swindon, Wiltshire and the M4 corridor, with occasional travel further afield
30 minutes unpaid travel each way
Company vehicle provided for business use
Full training and technical support provided
Excellent opportunities for progression and promotion
Benefits

£35,000 – £48,000 salary depending on experience
NEST pension
2x annual salary group life assurance
Sick pay scheme
20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Back Plan
Childcare salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Tech scheme
Retail discounts
Statutory family leave
Interested?

If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer with a background in small works, installation or commissioning, and you're looking for your next opportunity around Swindon and the M4 corridor, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or get in touch with Courtney Gilgunn to discuss the role in more detail
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed