Fire Alarm Installation Engineer
Location: Oxford
Salary: £220 – £250 per day
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire detection and life safety systems to hire a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the 1st and 2nd fix installation of fire alarm panels and detection devices, ensuring systems are installed to the highest standard across commercial and residential projects in the Oxford area.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across UK projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Panel Installation: 1st and 2nd fix installation of Morley fire alarm control panels to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Detection Device Installation: Installation of Apollo smoke heads, heat detectors, and associated ancillary devices across site.
- Site Coordination: Liaising with site managers, main contractors, and other trades to ensure smooth programme delivery and minimal disruption.
- Technical Documentation: Completing installation records, cable schedules, and handover documentation in line with project requirements.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant site health and safety regulations.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer within the fire detection and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Morley fire alarm control panels and Apollo detection devices, including full 1st and 2nd fix installation.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering fire alarm installations on commercial or mixed-use projects from first fix through to completion.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team, and a professional approach to client-facing environments.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.
Desirable:
- Certifications: ECS Card, DBS Check, and IPAF licence — all listed as required for this role.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on new-build commercial, healthcare, or education sector fire alarm installations.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £220 – £250 per day
- Benefits Package: Ongoing contract with potential for extension, supported by a reputable specialist recruitment agency with strong contractor relationships.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire Alarm Installation Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.
Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.
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