Fire Alarm Installation Engineer
Location: Manchester
Rate: £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 commercial fire alarm systems to hire two Fire Alarm Installation Engineers on a short-term contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out first and second fix installation of fire alarm systems, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard and in line with relevant industry regulations.
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
- 1st Fix Installation: Cable routing, containment installation, and device positioning in line with approved drawings and BS 5839 standards.
- 2nd Fix Installation: Termination of devices, detectors, call points, and sounders to Advanced fire alarm panels.
- Panel Configuration & Testing: Commissioning and functional testing of Advanced panels to ensure correct system operation prior to handover.
- Technical Oversight & Reporting: Completion of installation records, site documentation, and handover packs to a high standard.
- Quality & Compliance: Adherence to BS 5839, site-specific Health & Safety requirements, and working at height regulations where applicable.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Advanced fire alarm panels, covering both first and second fix installation.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering fire alarm installations on commercial or industrial sites.
- Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, good communication with site management, and a conscientious approach to quality.
- Certifications: Valid ECS or CSCS card and IPAF licence are essential for this role.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA-accredited training or equivalent fire systems qualification.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on multi-site commercial rollout programmes or occupied-premises installation projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £220 – £250 per day
- Benefits Package: Weekly pay via an approved umbrella company or CIS scheme, with competitive rates reflective of experience.
- 2-week contract with potential for further work across ongoing project pipelines.
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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