Access Control Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd in the UK is recruiting an experienced Access Control Engineer to install, commission and test a range of electronic security systems on diverse projects across the country.

You will work with access control, CCTV, door entry and IP-based systems, travel nationwide, and enjoy ongoing training and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Access Control Engineer or Installation Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and installation skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Willingness to travel UK-wide and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of access control systems.
• Installation of electronic locking devices, readers and controllers.
• Installation of door entry and intercom systems.
• Installation and commissioning of IP CCTV systems.
• Testing and fault finding on security cabling and containment.
• Reading drawings and documentation and providing handover paperwork.

Skills

Access control systems

CCTV installations

Electrical wiring

Low voltage systems

Reading technical drawings

Fault finding

Teamwork

Tools

Salto Access Control

Hikvision

Axis

Dahua

Job description

Access Control Engineer

Location: UK Wide (Nationwide Travel Required)
Salary: £45,000 + Company Vehicle + Training + Career Progression
Access Control Engineer

Are you an experienced Access Control Engineer looking for your next challenge?
We're recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist security systems company looking to add an experienced Installation Engineer / Access Control Engineer to their projects team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and high-profile construction projects across the UK.

If you have experience installing access control systems, CCTV, door entry or integrated electronic security systems and enjoy delivering quality installations, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Access Control Engineer, you'll be responsible for installing, commissioning and testing a wide range of electronic security systems. You'll work both independently and alongside project teams to ensure installations are completed safely, professionally and to the highest standard.
Projects are varied, offering plenty of opportunity to expand your technical knowledge while working with modern security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of access control systems.
• Installation of electronic locking devices, readers, controllers and associated equipment.
• Installation of door entry and intercom systems.
• Installation and commissioning of IP CCTV systems.
• Running, terminating and testing security cabling and containment.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Fault finding and resolving installation issues.
• Completing commissioning documentation and handover paperwork.
• Liaising with site managers, project managers and other trades on site.
• Delivering high-quality installations while maintaining excellent customer service.

What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced:

• Access Control Engineers
• Installation Engineers
• Security Systems Engineers
• Electronic Security Engineers

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Access Control systems
• Door Entry & Intercom Systems
• CCTV installations
• Electronic locking systems
• Low voltage security systems
• Cable installation, testing and fault finding
• Reading electrical drawings and technical specifications

Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous:

• Salto Access Control
• Hikvision
• Avigilon
• Hanwha
• Axis
• Dahua
• Galaxy
• Texecom
• Ajax
• Automatic doors
• Network/IP based security systems

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Access Control Engineer or Installation Engineer
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong fault-finding and installation skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required
• ECS/CSCS, IPAF or PASMA cards are advantageous but not essential

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 based on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company mobile phone and equipment
• Ongoing manufacturer training and certifications
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Varied projects across the commercial sector
• Supportive and growing business
• Opportunity to work with leading access control and electronic security technologies