Engineer - Technology Projects

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Engineer to join their Technology Projects division. This exciting field-based role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security systems for major utility companies across the UK. You will be responsible for fault diagnosis, installation, and maintenance of security solutions, while also having the opportunity to develop your skills through diverse training avenues. The company values diversity and is committed to providing a supportive work environment. Join a team where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, and where you can truly make a difference in the security landscape.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life cover up to four times salary

Mitie Stars recognition program

Training and development resources

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, or Powerfence.
• Competency in fault diagnosis and installation of security systems.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis on security systems including CCTV and Intruder Alarms.
• Installation and maintenance of bespoke security systems.

Skills

Access Control

CCTV

Intruder Alarms

Powerfence

Problem Solving

PC and IT Literacy

Tools

Gallagher Security Systems

Job description

Join us and help deliver the exceptional, every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as an ambitious Engineer in our Technology Projects division and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.

This is a field based, UK wide role, so it is imperative that you are happy to travel/work away from home.

Essential Competencies

• You will have a complete understanding and be able to demonstrate at least ONE of the following disciplines: Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, Powerfence.
• Gallagher Security Systems (Access Control or Perimeter).
• You will be forward thinking with an eye for detail.
• You will be expected to work alone and as part of a team and effectively plan your day to day works.

Role & Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis on Electrical Fence, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarms systems.
• Installation of bespoke security systems.
• Planned preventive maintenances on bespoke security systems.
• Detecting and reporting defects, snags and complaints.
• Responsibility for Van Stock / Replenishment and Stock Taking.
• Competency in problem solving and an ability to make diligent recommendations.
• Demonstration to Clients and End Users of completed systems or individual work(s).
• Arranging PAT and Meter Calibrations for company issued equipment.
• Completion of Asset Tagging and Registration of Information.
• Candidates must be PC and IT literate as recording of data and email are an important job requirement.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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