Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer – North East
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Vehicle + Travel Time + Overtime + Benefits
Location: Covering the North East (Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas)

We’re representing a respected fire safety solutions provider with a strong presence in the North of England. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to recruit a skilled Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to support a range of commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects across the North East.

The Role: You’ll be responsible for the commissioning, programming, and handover of fire alarm systems to ensure they meet design specifications and industry standards. This is a field-based role, requiring a high level of technical expertise and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commissioning addressable and conventional fire alarm systems across a variety of sites
• Programming fire panels and integrating with other life safety systems where required
• Ensuring systems are compliant with BS 5839 and other relevant standards
• Providing technical support and guidance to clients and site teams
• Completing commissioning sheets, test records, and handover documentation
• Liaising with project managers and installation engineers to ensure smooth project delivery

Requirements:

• Experience commissioning fire detection systems, ideally with knowledge of panels such as Advanced, Kentec, Morley, C-Tec
• Strong understanding of BS 5839 and relevant fire safety regulations
• FIA units or equivalent qualifications are desirable
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and system designs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a high standard of documentation
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Basic salary up to £45,000
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Paid travel time and overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Manufacturer training and personal development opportunities

This is a great opportunity to join a professional and growing business that values technical skill and offers long-term career stability. If you’re an experienced fire alarm commissioning engineer based in the North East, we’d like to hear from you.