Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer

Essex Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£52,000

Job information

Permanent
Essex, London & Surrounding Areas

Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer

We’re Hiring: Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £45,000–£52,000 DOE + paid travel time + overtime opportunities
Holidays: Minimum 31 days (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service
Location: Predominantly Essex, London & surrounding counties
Company: Fast-growing fire & security specialist

We’re expanding and looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer to join our friendly, high‑performing team. You’ll deliver minor installation works, upgrades, remedials and full commissioning across commercial and residential sites.

What you’ll do

Deliver small works : device additions, panel replacements, loop extensions, cause & effect updates, and remedials
Commission and handover systems to a high standard, with clear documentation
Fault‑finding, diagnostics and optimisation to meet project specs and client expectations
Liaise with PMs and clients; produce test sheets, as‑fitteds and sign‑offs
Ensure compliance with BS 5839‑1:2025 and company QA procedures

What you’ll bring

Strong knowledge of BS 5839‑1:2025 (essential)
Relevant fire alarm qualifications (e.g., FIA/industry equivalents)
Proven ability to commission Advanced and Gent fire alarm panels (others a bonus)
Solid fault‑finding across loops, networks and cause & effect
Full, clean UK driving licence
Professional, customer‑focused approach and tidy documentation skills

Nice to have

Experience with other platforms (e.g., Kentec, Morley, Hochiki, Apollo, Notifier)
Basic security/integration exposure (beneficial but not essential)

What you’ll get

Paid travel time & overtime opportunities
31+ days’ holiday (rising with length of service)
Training & career development (manufacturer courses, FIA refreshers)
Enrolment on Skills‑on‑Demand training platform with over 100 courses available in Fire and security, health and safety and personal development.
Supportive team culture, steady pipeline of interesting projects

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief note on recent commissioning projects (incl. panels used) to with the subject "Fire Alarm Small Works & Commissioning Engineer".

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