Mechanical Fire Suppression Engineer

About the role

JCI is hiring a Mechanical Fire Suppression Engineer for a static, on-site role at a key site in the North West of England. You will join a team of on-site engineers delivering mechanical fire suppression services in a highly regulated environment. The position is onsite only and involves adapting to client needs while ensuring high standards of safety, reliability and communication.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical fire suppression and detection tasks on-site
• Undertake training for site-specific operations
• Occasionally support electrical, gaseous and passive fire systems
• Liaise daily with the client for permits and instructions
• Participate in the on-call rota (site-only)
• Perform maintenance, commissioning, witness testing and training
• Report H&S issues or near-misses immediately
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly, and adhere to all health and safety standards

Required profile

• Mechanical fire suppression experience is essential
• Experience on regulated sites preferred
• Full UK driving licence required
• Knowledge of passive fire protection desirable
• Willingness to travel for training when needed
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to work independently and collaboratively

What we offer

• Competitive salary, overtime rates and door-to-door travel pay
• Call-out rota payment
• Company vehicle, fuel card and PPE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and paid sick leave
• Matched pension, life assurance, EAP, referral scheme, retail discounts, cycle-to-work and discounts on JCI products
• On-the-job and cross-training, training on company values and products, and access to employee resource groups
• All necessary tools and equipment provided, with clear long-term career development pathways