Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

& Security Systems Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is looking for a skilled Commissioning Engineer for Fire Alarm Systems in Portsmouth. You'll be responsible for commissioning and installing fire alarm systems at critical sites, ensuring excellent service to clients. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and a range of benefits including holidays, pension scheme, and employee discounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire safety protocols and customer service excellence.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Commission scheme

23 days holiday

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and installing fire alarm systems.
• Ability to test and terminate fire detection system cables.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning works at customer premises.
• Communicate effectively with customers about system status.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet commitments.

Skills

Commissioning Fire Alarm Systems

Customer Service

Logical Fault Diagnosis

Cable Testing and Termination

Communication Skills

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - Fire Alarm Systems (Install / Commissioning / Small works)

Location: Southampton / Portsmouth

Salary: Competitive in Industry + uncapped bonus scheme

Trinity is seeking a skilled and motivated Works Engineer to join our established South Coast team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile, critical sites across Southampton, Portsmouth, and Bournemouth, delivering expertly commissioned fire alarm solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all necessary works required at customer premises in accordance with the Company’s quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with customers to ensure a good understanding of system and site status.
• Liaise with works administrators and other internal stakeholders to ensure our commitments are met.
• Work to a planned commission and small works schedule.

Required Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Experience in commissioning, installing and completing small works fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Ability to identify all types of cable associated with fire detection systems and to correctly test and terminate the cable ends in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• A logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Always provide outstanding customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Understand the basic building services to test cause and effect of fire alarm interfaces.
• A comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire alarm problems, including an ability to recommend changes to practices and processes that may cause false alarms as well as recommending changes to the systems.
• Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, plus our uncapped engineer commission scheme.
• 23 days holiday which increases with service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to an employee discounts programme which includes discounts and cashback across over 800 national retailers.
• Pension scheme via Royal London.
• Company vehicle plus fuel card.
• Paid overtime and travel time (minus 30 minutes each way).
• Employee referral scheme – earn up to £2,000 for each employee you bring into Trinity.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Welfare assistance programme.

Equal Opportunities in Practice

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.