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Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

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Manchester, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Oct 2026
💰 £45,000/yr(£40,000/yr – £45,000/yr)

About the role

Seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to join a growing fire and security business, working across a varied customer base across the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber region. This role would suit an engineer with strong commissioning and fault-finding experience who can work independently whilst also supporting a wider engineering team.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out commissioning, maintenance, reactive call-outs, system surveys, and small installation works on a range of life safety systems.

You will be the primary point of contact on site, delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service whilst ensuring systems remain compliant and operational.

Key Responsibilities

* Commission, maintain, service, and repair fire alarm systems.

* Carry out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on life safety systems.

* Complete site surveys and support small installation projects.

* Ensure all maintenance and compliance paperwork is completed accurately and on time.

* Maintain customer service reports and PDA-based documentation.

* Liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure issues are resolved efficiently.

* Maintain and calibrate tools and test equipment.

* Adhere to all Health & Safety and regulatory requirements.

* Identify opportunities for system upgrades, new contracts, and additional works.

* Participate in the call-out rota and out-of-hours emergency support service.

Systems Experience

Experience with some or all of the following would be advantageous:

* Fire Alarm Systems

* Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control

* Emergency Lighting

* Fire Extinguishers

Requirements

* Proven experience working with fire alarm and life safety systems.

* Strong fault-finding and commissioning skills.

* Good understanding of electrical circuits and related components.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

* Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, and within a variety of site environments.

* Full UK driving licence preferred

Qualifications

* GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

* Previous experience within the fire and security industry is essential.

* Certifications such as ECS, IPAF, and PASMA are advantageous.

Training & Development

The company offers ongoing investment in employee development, including:

* Annual training budget.

* Personal development plans.

* Clear progression opportunities.

* Dedicated professional development time.

* Support towards relevant industry qualifications and memberships

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer looking to join a well-established business that values professional development, technical excellence, and high standards of customer service

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