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Fire & Security Technical Engineer – Fire Systems, Installation & Projects
Location: Hybrid – Liverpool / Manchester and surrounding areas
Salary: Approximately £50,000–£55,000, depending on experience
Package: Competitive, with final structure and benefits to be confirmed
The Opportunity
Zitko is working with an established and growing Fire & Security business to recruit a technically strong Fire Systems Engineer to support complex installations and project delivery across the North West.
The role will have a particular focus on advanced fire alarm systems, including large addressable and multi-panel networked installations. You’ll help ensure systems are installed, configured and commissioned correctly, providing technical input throughout the project lifecycle and supporting successful client handovers.
The main working area will be Liverpool, Manchester and the surrounding regions, with occasional travel to Leeds, Yorkshire and other UK locations when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise across fire alarm installation and project-based works.
- Support the installation, configuration, programming, testing and commissioning of complex fire alarm systems.
- Diagnose and resolve challenging technical faults across large addressable and networked multi-panel systems.
- Provide practical technical guidance to engineers and project teams, helping overcome installation and commissioning issues.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, system architecture and cause-and-effect documentation.
- Support the delivery of complex installations, ensuring systems meet the required design specifications, industry standards and client expectations.
- Work closely with project teams to identify technical risks, resolve issues and maintain progress towards project completion.
- Ensure testing, commissioning records, technical reports and handover documentation are completed accurately.
- Maintain a strong understanding of relevant standards, including BS 5839-1:2025.
- Liaise with clients, site teams, suppliers and colleagues to deliver effective technical solutions.
- Promote safe working practices, quality workmanship and high standards of customer service.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive practical experience with fire alarm systems in installation and project environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of complex addressable fire alarm systems, including multi-panel and networked configurations.
- Confidence with system programming, configuration, commissioning and advanced fault-finding.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and cause-and-effect requirements.
- A working knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025 and relevant industry standards.
- Experience supporting complex installations and resolving technical issues that require a structured, methodical approach.
- Relevant FIA training, manufacturer accreditation or equivalent practical expertise.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to provide technical support to engineers and project teams.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality and project delivery.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Desirable experience
- GENT fire alarm systems, particularly commissioning, programming and advanced fault-finding.
- Fire alarm design knowledge or experience supporting system design and technical specifications.
- Experience in healthcare, custodial, defence or other critical environments.
- Relevant electrical qualifications or specialist manufacturer training.
- Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical point of contact on complex projects.
What’s on Offer?
- A salary in the region of £50,000–£55,000, depending on experience and the final role structure.
- A technically challenging position with involvement in complex fire system installations and projects.
- The opportunity to provide technical input and support across project teams.
- A competitive benefits package, with vehicle provision, travel arrangements and additional benefits to be confirmed.
- Potential overtime opportunities on larger projects, subject to management approval.
- A role within a growing Fire & Security operation with a varied commercial customer base.
If you’re a highly experienced Fire Systems Engineer who enjoys getting to the bottom of complex technical issues and supporting the successful delivery of challenging installation projects, we’d like to hear from you.
Call or whatsapp myself or Craig now on 07952367130 / 07851517928 – or send your CV directly to craig@zitko.co.uk
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