Access Control/ Intercom Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Holiday entitlement (24 days + BH)

Technical training & development

Company pension

Job summary

CBW is seeking an Access Control / Intercom Engineer in London to service, maintain, fault-find and repair access control, door entry and intercom systems across seven high-end residential buildings. The role offers £50,000–£52,000 with overtime, training and a 1-in-3 call-out rota.

Travel allowance and pension are provided. Alongside strong customer-facing skills, the ideal candidate will have experience with Paxton, Videx, BPT, Comelit, Hikvision, and other major systems, and hold a full UK

Qualifications

• Proven experience with access control, door entry and intercom systems.
• Experience carrying out PPMs, servicing, repairs and fault-finding.
• Full UK driving licence preferred (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on access control, door entry and intercom systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial works across high-end residential buildings.
• Service and maintain audio/video intercom, access control, door entry and related hardware.
• Install and replace access control/intercom equipment as required.
• Program and commission new or replacement devices.
• Attend reactive call-outs and resolve system faults efficiently.
• Liaise with residents and site teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Complete service reports and provide recommendations after maintenance visits.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Access control

Intercom systems

Door entry

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Tools

Paxton

Videx

BPT

Comelit

Hikvision

TDSi

Gallagher

Honeywell

Salto

Job description

Access Control / Intercom Engineer - FM Service Provider - London (Foot Mobile) - £50,000 to £52,000 - CIS or PAYE Options Available

Exciting opportunity to work for an established FM service provider situated in London. CBW are currently recruiting for an Access Control / Intercom Engineer to work across seven high-end residential buildings, primarily around the Canary Wharf area.

The successful candidate will have proven experience servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing access control, door entry and intercom systems within residential or commercial properties. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £52,000, overtime opportunities, and further technical training and development.

Package & Working Hours

• Working hours: 7.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday & 7.30am - 4.00pm Friday
• £160 per month travel allowance
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Company pension

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on access control, door entry and intercom systems.
• Diagnosing faults and completing remedial works across a portfolio of high-end residential buildings.
• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of systems including:
  • Audio and video intercom systems
  • Access control systems
  • Door entry systems
  • Magnetic locks and electric strikes
  • Proximity, fob and card access systems
  • Automatic door release systems
  • Gate entry systems (where applicable)
• Installing and replacing access control and intercom equipment as required.
• Programming and commissioning new or replacement devices.
• Attending reactive call-outs and resolving system faults efficiently.
• Participating in a 1-in-3 call-out rota after successfully settling into the role.
• Liaising with residents, site teams and property managers to ensure excellent customer service.
• Completing service reports and providing recommendations following maintenance visits.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with current industry standards and health & safety regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience working on access control, door entry and intercom systems.
• Experience carrying out PPMs, servicing, repairs and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of systems from manufacturers such as Paxton, Videx, BPT, Comelit, Hikvision, TDSi, Gallagher, Honeywell, Salto or similar.
• Strong understanding of electronic security systems and associated hardware.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
• ECS Card or CSCS Card (preferred).
• IPAF or PASMA (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to provide references and relevant industry qualifications.