Fire & Security Systems Engineer

G4S; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Cambridge is seeking a full-time technician to provide maintenance for various security systems. Responsibilities include attending to calls, rectifying faults, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should have experience with access control and CCTV systems and IT or electrical qualifications. The position offers a competitive compensation package including a company car, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car

25 days annual leave

Pension / Life Assurance

Perks at Work Scheme

Development, Progression and Training

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and servicing a wide product base.
• Broad technical IT knowledge including Windows Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Attend to calls for maintenance on site or by telephone.
• Rectify faults on the first visit where possible.
• Carry out preventative maintenance visits.
• Maintain accurate records of site configuration.
• Provide out-of-hours cover on a rotating basis.

Skills

Installing & servicing access control systems

Installing & servicing CCTV systems

Installing & servicing intruder alarm systems

Installing and servicing fire alarm systems

IT qualification

Electrical/Electronic qualification

Technical IT knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

What will you be doing

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators
• Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
• Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
• Collection/recording of site configuration information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.
• Commission small projects when required.
• Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
• Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of installing and servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and or Electrical/Electronic qualification
• A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage and current drain
• Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24/7 call rota

Compensation Package

• Company Car
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension / Life Assurance
• Perks at Work Scheme
• Development, Progression and Training

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Security and Investigations