Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer – Installations

Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer – Installations

Location: Liverpool / Manchester and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £45,000, depending on experience

Benefits: Company van, paid travel time, overtime opportunities and additional benefits

The Opportunity

Zitko is working with an established and growing Fire & Security business to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support its installation and project teams across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer who enjoys commissioning, programming and fault-finding across a varied range of commercial fire and security installations.

Working across projects throughout the Liverpool and Manchester regions, you will play an important role in ensuring systems are configured correctly, fully tested and ready for handover. There may also be occasional travel to Leeds, Yorkshire and other areas of the UK, depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, test and programme fire alarm and associated security systems across a variety of installation projects.
• Carry out detailed fault-finding, diagnostics and technical troubleshooting to resolve system issues efficiently.
• Ensure installations and commissioned systems meet design specifications, relevant industry standards and client requirements.
• Work with large addressable fire alarm systems, including multi-panel and networked configurations.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, system layouts and cause-and-effect requirements.
• Identify installation issues and work collaboratively with project teams and engineers to achieve effective solutions.
• Complete commissioning sheets, test records, technical reports and handover documentation accurately.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site teams and colleagues throughout project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and customer service.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience commissioning fire alarm systems within commercial or complex environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of fire alarm programming, testing, fault-finding and system configuration.
• Experience with addressable systems and multi-panel networked installations.
• A working knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025 and relevant fire alarm industry standards.
• The ability to read technical drawings and understand system specifications and cause-and-effect requirements.
• Relevant FIA training, manufacturer accreditation or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Good communication skills and a methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving faults.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Desirable experience

• GENT fire alarm commissioning, programming and fault-finding
• Experience working in healthcare, custodial, defence or other critical environments.
• Electrical or Fire & Security qualifications and relevant manufacturer training.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to £45,000, with some flexibility for the right candidate.
• Company van.
• Paid travel time.
• Overtime opportunities, subject to project requirements and management approval.
• Overnight allowance where applicable.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing support.
• There are no routine call-out requirements associated with this position.

If you’re an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer looking for a role with varied installation projects, strong technical involvement and a competitive package, we’d like to hear from you.

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