Fire Systems Small Works Engineer

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Job Type: Permanent 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire Systems Small Works 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 Systems Small Works Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering small works installations, modifications, and fault rectification across a varied portfolio of commercial and industrial sites, ensuring all systems are installed and maintained to the highest standards.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Small Works Installation & Modification: Plan and carry out alterations, extensions, and new installations of fire detection and alarm systems across commercial and industrial premises.
• Fault Diagnosis & Remedial Works: Identify, diagnose, and rectify faults on fire alarm and detection systems, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: Liaise directly with site managers, facilities teams, and end clients to agree access, scope of works, and sign-off on completion.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Produce accurate as-fitted drawings, completion certificates, and handover documentation in line with project requirements.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in full accordance with BS 5839, EN 54, and relevant health and safety regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Systems Engineer within the fire detection and life safety industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with fire alarm control panels and detection systems from manufacturers such as Advanced, Gent, Notifier, Hochiki, or Kentec.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering small works, system extensions, and reactive fault-finding on commercial and industrial sites.
• Soft Skills: Strong client-facing communication skills, methodical fault-finding approach, and the ability to manage own workload effectively.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS/ECS card, FD&A qualifications, or equivalent industry certifications.
• Sector Background: Prior experience working on commercial, retail, or industrial premises; familiarity with cause-and-effect programming and system commissioning.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
• Benefits Package: Company vehicle or travel allowance, pension scheme, and ongoing manufacturer training and development support.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire Systems Small Works 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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