Security Systems Engineer
Job Summary
Covering London & Home Counties
- 5000 On-Call Allowance
KHR Recruitment are currently working with an established and growing security systems company who are looking for an experienced Installation Engineer to join their close-knit team.
This is a hands-on role focused on the installation commissioning and maintenance of intruder alarm and CCTV systems working across London and the Home Counties.
The role would ideally suit an engineer with 5 years experience within the electronic security industry although candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong technical ability a positive attitude and a willingness to learn will also be considered.
The Role
- Install commission and service professional intruder alarm systems
- Install and configure CCTV systems
- Carry out system testing commissioning and customer handovers
- Install and commission systems connected to monitoring stations
- Diagnose and resolve technical faults on site
- Manage installations independently from start to finish
- Work alongside other engineers on larger or more complex projects
- Maintain a professional approach when working on customer premises
- Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Maintain and look after company vehicle and equipment
Technical Experience
Strong experience with professional intruder alarm systems is required. Experience with the following would be advantageous:
- Orisec - particularly desirable
- Pyronix
- Scantronic
- Texecom
- Galaxy
Candidate Profile
- Ideally has 5 years experience in the electronic security industry
- Strong practical installation and commissioning experience
- Experience with intruder alarms and CCTV
- Confident working independently and managing jobs from start to finish
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Takes pride in the quality of their work
- Professional and confident dealing with customers
- Works well as part of a small team
- Positive attitude and a willingness to continue developing their skills
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Comfortable travelling throughout London and the Home Counties
Hours & Travel
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Engineers are expected to be on site and ready to start work at 8:00am. Due to the nature of the role travel across London and the Home Counties is required. Additional payments are made where extended working days are caused by travel.
On-Call
There is a one-week-in-eight on-call rota which attracts an additional 5000 per annum.
Package
- salary depending on experience
- 5000 on-call allowance
- 28 days annual leave
- Company van and equipment provided
- Ongoing technical development opportunities
- Varied work across London and the Home Counties
- Friendly experienced and supportive team environment
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same addition if your CV is heavy with graphics etc please could you also submit a clean copy in Word. Thank you.
Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd. Keep in touch with us online for job alerts industry updates and market...
Required Skills:
security alarms access control intruder alarms security engineer
Key Skills
- security alarms
- access control
- intruder alarms
- security engineer
About Company
8 employees
KHR is an award-winning, independent, recruitment consultancy, established in 1998. Based in Kent, our team of professional, friendly recruiters offers a ‘belt and braces’ solution to your recruitment needs by using search and selection recruitment techniques hand in hand ... View more