Access Control Tech Lead - Engineer Mentorship & Ops

The wiggett group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wiggett Group in Brentwood, Essex, is seeking an experienced Access Control Engineer stepping into a Technical Manager role. The position welcomes Senior/Lead Engineers with strong technical knowledge and leadership potential, even if formal management experience is limited.

You will guide field engineers, oversee fault diagnosis, and drive quality across site audits, commissioning, and service delivery while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Access Control Engineer or Senior/Lead Engineer
• Strong technical knowledge and fault-finding ability
• Experience mentoring engineers or supporting colleagues
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to field-based engineers
• Diagnose complex faults and support system testing and commissioning
• Review engineer reports, photographs and completed works to ensure quality
• Carry out site inspections, technical audits and quality checks
• Monitor workmanship, remedial works and first-time fix rates
• Support Contracts and Operations teams with technical queries and additional works
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues
• Mentor engineers and identify training and development needs
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards, manufacturer requirements and health and safety procedures
• Help improve technical processes, engineering performance and service delivery

Skills

Access control

Security systems

Fault finding

Leadership potential

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

The Wiggett Group in Brentwood, Essex, is seeking an experienced Access Control Engineer stepping into a Technical Manager role. The position welcomes Senior/Lead Engineers with strong technical knowledge and leadership potential, even if formal management experience is limited.

You will guide field engineers, oversee fault diagnosis, and drive quality across site audits, commissioning, and service delivery while ensuring safety and compliance.