Commissioning Engineer – Fire Alarm Systems (Install / Commissioning / Small works)
Location: Southampton / Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive in Industry + enhanced aarde overtime & uncapped bonus scheme
Trinity is seeking a skilled and motivated Works Engineer to join our established South Coast team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, critical sites across Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth, delivering expertly commissioned fire alarm solutions.
You will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of Gent and Notifier fire alarm systems, operating within complex, multi-panel environments.
What’s in it for you?
Regional work, daily – 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.
The role of Works Engineer
You will provide installation, commissioning and small works on our clients’ fire alarm systems. Working as part of a skilled team of Works Engineers, you will be supported by our wider support departments to deliver high‑quality service and a great customer experience.
Key Tasks
* Carry out all necessary works required at customer premises in accordance with the company’s quality standards.
* Effectively communicate with customers to ensure a good understanding of system and site status.
* Liaise with works administrators and other internal stakeholders to ensure our commitments are met.
* Work to a planned commission and small works schedule.
The systems you will work with at Trinity
Fire – Gent, Notifier, Advanced, Protec
What skills do you need?
* Experience in commissioning, installing, and completing small works fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
* Ability to identify all types of cable associated with fire detection systems, and to correctly test and terminate the cable ends in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
* A logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.
* Deliver outstanding customer service.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Understand basic building services to test cause and effect of fire alarm interfaces.
* Comprehensive understanding of fire alarm problems and the ability to recommend changes to practices and systems that may cause false alarms.
* Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA).
What will Trinity give you?
* Competitive base оправж salary, plus our uncapped engineer commission scheme
* 23 days holiday which increases with service, plus bank holidays
* Access to an employee discounts programme which includes discounts and cashback across over 800 national retailers
* Pension scheme via Royal London
* Company vehicle plus fuel card
* Paid overtime and travel time (minus 30 minutes each way)
* Employee referral scheme – earn up to £2,000 for each employee you bring to Trinity
* Life Assurance
* Employee Welfare assistance programme
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.
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