Alarm Service Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Generous benefits

Job summary

Premier Technical Recruitment is seeking an Alarm Service Engineer / Field Service Engineer specializing in Security Systems for Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. The role covers installation, commissioning, servicing and fault finding across CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire systems and related infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have at least three years' experience in electronic security, strong communication skills and a flexible approach to hours.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in electronic security industry.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• ECS/CSCS, IPAF or PASMA qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install new security systems and perform upgrades.
• Commission and program equipment on new and existing systems.
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and repair on site.
• Test completed works and ensure systems operate correctly.
• Maintain accurate job records and service documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Fault finding

Education

ECS/CSCS, IPAF or PASMA qualifications

Tools

Dahua

Honeywell

Paxton

SALTO

AXIS

Hanwha

Job description

Alarm Service Engineer / Field Service Engineer - Security Systems

c £34,000-£45,000 neg dep exp + generous benefits + vehicle

Stoke-on-Trent / Midlands & North West

Our client has been established for almost a decade and specialise in the provision of a range of solutions allied to the commercial security industry. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated Field / Alarm Service Engineer - Security Systems to complement their professional team.

The Alarm Service Engineer role will involve a varied mix of installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and fault finding across a wide range of electronic security systems, with the majority of commercial and industrial clients located throughout Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and surrounding areas. Committed to providing the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction, the successful Field Service Engineer candidate will work across a broad range of systems that will include (but not be limited to):

• CCTV / Video Surveillance Systems
• Access Control
• Intruder Alarms
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Automated Gates and Traffic Barriers
• Intercom and Door Entry Systems
• ANPR Systems
• IP Networks and associated security infrastructure
• Integrated Security Systems

As a Field / Alarm Service Engineer you will be responsible for installing new security systems and system upgrades, carrying out routine preventative maintenance and diagnosing and repairing faults. You will Commission new and existing systems including Programming and configuring equipment, and carry out system modifications and additions as required. Other duties will include testing completed works and ensuring systems are operating correctly, completing accurate job records and service documentation and identifying additional faults, recommendations or remedial works while on site, communicating professionally with customers, site contacts and other contractors at all times and taking responsibility for allocated jobs from arrival through to completion, and ensuring installations are completed neatly and to a high standard.

It is envisaged the successful Field / Alarm Service Engineer candidate will have at least three years' experience within the electronic security industry and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels, a flexible approach to working hours and a methodical approach to fault find and repair, with experience of Dahua, Honeywell, Paxton, SALTO, AXIS and Hanwha systems proving distinctly advantageous.

You will essentially hold a full UK driving licence and realistically hold ECS / CSCS, IPAF or PASMA qualifications along with recognised Security industry, electrical and Fire alarm qualifications. In return, a generous remuneration package, training and genuine scope to progress your career are available.