Experienced Field Service Engineer

Insafe International Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company uniform and PPE

Liveried vehicle provided

20 days holidays plus Public Holidays

Job summary

A security service provider based in the London/South East area is seeking an experienced Locksmith/Safe Engineer to handle locksmithing and safe opening tasks at client locations. Candidates must possess both mechanical and electronic skills, IT literacy, and a full UK driving licence. The role involves general locksmithing, safe repairs, and electronic lock installations, with ongoing training provided. A competitive salary based on experience, along with benefits including a vehicle, mobile phone, and 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days with time.

Qualifications

• Experience in locksmithing and safe engineering is required.
• Must have a full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform general locksmithing tasks including lock-fitting and key cutting.
• Open and repair safes as required.
• Install and program electronic safe locks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electronic aptitude

IT literacy

Physical fitness

Job description

Locksmith/Safe Engineer

Insafe International ltd is recruiting for an experienced locksmith/safe engineer who will be based in the London/South East area.

This role requires enthusiastic candidates to carry out locksmithing and safe opening tasks at our clients’ locations throughout your area. This will include repairs to existing equipment, including mechanical and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• General locksmithing (lock-fitting, cylinder changes and pinning, key cutting, code changes to coded door locks, etc.)
• Safe opening & repair (dependent on ability)
• Installing electronic safe locks
• Code changes to safe locks
• Programming of electronic safe locks
• Battery changes

Training

Since this is a role for an experienced candidate, we would expect candidates to have a good knowledge in this field. Additional and ongoing training will be supplied by Insafe, on client-specific products, to successful candidates.

Skills and experiences

• Both mechanical and electronic aptitude is essential.
• A reasonable level of IT literacy is essential as we use a mobile platform for allocating jobs and reporting. Laptops are also used for programming electronic safe locks.
• Experience in this field is a requirement.
• Ability to work on one’s own while performing remote site visits.
• A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required as the role can be physical from time to time.
• A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Since this role is within the security industry, candidates must not have a criminal record. DBS checks will be applied.
• A liveried vehicle is supplied equipped with the necessary stock, key cutting machines etc.
• A mobile phone, laptop and tablet are provided.
• Company uniform and PPE are provided.
• 42.5hr standard week plus overtime (where available) and On-Call rota (one 7-day period per month).
• Holidays are 20 days per annum plus Public Holidays rising to 25 days.
• Salary is subject to experience and ability.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Security and Investigations