My client is a
market-leading
electronic security and fire systems specialist, seeking a mid-level Engineer to join their established team.
They are NSI Systems Silver accredited, extremely professional yet with a personable atmosphere. They offer a market-related salary package as well as EXCELLENT ongoing training and certification. They really invest a lot in their people and consider their teams their biggest asset!
£neg salary depending on experience, plus company Van, Phone, Laptop, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Call out Allowance, Travel time, Overtime, Job security, Payslips, Employment contract, Ongoing training & certification.
Job Title:
Maintenance Engineer - Electronic Security and Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Reports to:
Operations Manager and the MD.
Job Purpose:
The position is for a maintenance engineer responsible for maintaining clients' electronic security and fire detection and alarm systems on a maintenance plan rotational basis. Security systems include Intruder Alarms, Electronic Access Control, Closed Circuit Television, and Audio and Video Door Intercom Systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fault finding, servicing, and maintaining all of the above-listed disciplines
Being on standby duty for out-of-hours call out one week in four (or as required)
Attending call-outs at any hour if on duty
Filling in correct paperwork and submitting it to the office in a timely fashion, e.g., records of operational checks, handover checklist and completion certificates, job sheets
Completing daily time sheets, mileage returns, and expense claims (where applicable) each month and submitting in a timely fashion
Qualifications:
Full UK driving license with no more than three penalty points
No motor insurance claims in the last five years
GCSE or equivalent in maths, English, and one science subject
NVQ or equivalent in security or fire systems
Knowledge and experience of the security and fire systems industry, preferably backed up by documentary evidence of the same
Knowledge and experience of the latest security systems regulations and standards
Knowledge and experience of the latest fire detection and alarm systems regulations and standards
Knowledge and experience of the latest electrical installation regulations and standards
Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
The right candidates must be able to think for themselves and be good at problem-solving
The right candidate must be personable and able to communicate effectively with clients
The successful candidate will need to be security vetted by the Company, including CRB checks, within 13 weeks of employment commencing
Working Conditions:
Standby duty one week in four or as required
8 hours per day on-site excluding breaks
Frequent travelling/driving to central London
"Work until the job is completed" within reason
Physical Requirements:
The right candidates should have a reasonable level of fitness commensurate with the role and must be able to work at moderate heights (1 to 7 metres) from step ladders and extension ladders and greater heights from a mobile elevated working platform (cherry picker).
Market-related salary up to £40K for the right candidate. 20 days annual leave plus public holidays. Company (NEST) pension scheme. Travel time paid for, overtime, vehicle, tools, annual bonus and ongoing training and certifications paid for.