Senior Security Alarm Systems Engineer

ARE YOU SEEKING A SENIOR SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS ROLE BASED IN WILTSHIRE? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH FREEDOM TO TRAVEL AND SUPPORT A PORTFOLIO OF CLIENTS?

IF YOU WISH TO JOIN AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS FLEXIBILITY AND TRAINING…

Then please get in touch!

Position:                Senior Security Alarm Systems Engineer

Reports to:            Contracts Manager

Location:               Westbury

Salary:                   £35,000-£37,500 (Company Van, Company Mobile, 28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Enhanced overtime rates and call out                                retainer

The Company

Established in 1982 and with 40 years of experience, this company has built an unrivalled reputation for delivering a professional, reliable and friendly service to property owners and large commercial clients across Wiltshire and the surrounding counties.

Working within many different sectors we provide a full range of design, installation and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems.

Role Objective:

To install, program, maintain, service, fault find and repair various fire detection and alarm systems, along with other associated systems. Ensuring up to date knowledge of and compliance with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Routine and reactive servicing, programming and commissioning of intruder alarm, CCTV, access control, intercom and remote monitoring systems

To maintain and provide ongoing reactive maintenance

Closely working with the Contracts Managers for ensuring all works are completed and rescheduled if needed

To support customers and wider company operations; sales, admin and operations when required

To provide supervisory and technical support to colleagues and communicate with staff at all levels

To ensure that the guidelines and standards of work expected are understood and adhered to

To ensure that follow up work requirements are referred to the appropriate person to enable necessary action and recommendations to clients

To maintain a professional appearance and manner always, consistent with client and company expectations

To set a good example to colleagues by observing and adhering to all company rules and regulations, complying with all site regulations, and safeguarding Company property

To complete all necessary Company documentation punctually and in accordance with guidelines or schedules issued

Attend all training courses and meetings as required and oversee development of colleagues when required

Observe and adhere to company health and safety guidelines and contribute to a health and safety working environment

All other engineering and servicing related duties as determined reasonable by the needs of the business.

Person Specification

Knowledge of nurse call systems

Any additional capabilities relating to Emergency Lighting or Fire Detection & Alarm Systems would be advantageous as would a C&G Level 3 Electrical Qualification, but is not essential. Training and development can be offered in these areas 
Specific Product knowledge of some or all of the following manufacturers is desired; –
Honeywell
Paxton
Control Soft
Videcon
Hikvision
A proven ability to trouble shoot, identify and suggest appropriate courses of action, specifically related to issues and maintenance related to fire detection and alarm systems 
Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments
City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation would be advantageous, or time served equivalent

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification would be desirable but not essential

Clean, valid driving license

Basic hand tools

Hardworking, flexible, and a positive attitude

Adaptable, comfortable problem solving autonomously, and not having a daily routine

Respect for health and safety of both themselves, their colleagues, and the customer