Fire Alarm Works Engineer

& Security Systems Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety solutions provider in Cambridge seeks a Fire Alarm Works Engineer for installation and commissioning of fire systems. The role involves ensuring system integrity, customer communication, and problem-solving. Key benefits include competitive salary with uncapped commission, ongoing training, and 23 days of holiday. Candidates must have experience installing fire alarm systems to British Standards and are expected to undergo security vetting.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Paid overtime

23 days’ holiday

Company vehicle and fuel card

Employee Discount Programme

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus up to £2,000

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic electrical safety training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned installs and commissions to fire systems.
• Communicate effectively with customers, providing updates and technical insights.
• Identify and carry out remedial works and small installations.
• Maintain accurate records of service and performance.

Skills

Experience installing fire alarm systems

Strong diagnostic abilities

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Fire Alarm Works Engineer – Installation and Commissioning

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive in Industry + enhanced overtime

Trinity Fire & Security Systems are seeking an experienced Works Engineer to deliver high-quality installation and commissioning across our client portfolio, ensuring system integrity and compliance.

You’ll carry out scheduled installation, commissioning, and small works, ensuring all systems perform effectively and meet regulatory and company standards. Working as part of a skilled regional team, you’ll be supported by dedicated administrators and technical specialists.

What’s in it for you?

• Regional work – enjoy a better work‑life balance.
• Uncapped commission & enhanced overtime – your effort truly pays off.
• Ongoing training with leading brands like Gent, Notifier, Protec, and Baldwin Boxall.
• Career progression – we invest in our engineers for the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned installs and commissions to fire systems.
• Communicate effectively with customers, providing updates and technical insights.
• Identify and carry out remedial works and small installations in line with service guidance.
• Maintain accurate records of service and performance.

Systems You’ll Work With

• Fire: Gent, Notifier, Advanced, Protec, and other open protocol systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic electrical safety training (ECA) and sound technical understanding of building services.

What Trinity Offers

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and paid overtime.
• 23 days’ holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Employee Discount Programme – savings across 800+ retailers.
• Pension via Royal London, Life Assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Referral bonus of up to £2,000.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

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.

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