Experienced Locksmith/Safe Engineer

Insafe International Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone and tablet

Company uniform and PPE

20 to 25 holidays per year

Job summary

A security solutions provider is looking for an experienced locksmith/safe engineer to work in the Peterborough area. The candidate will perform locksmithing and safe opening tasks at various client locations. Responsibilities include lock-fitting, key cutting, and installing electronic safe locks. Candidates must have relevant experience, a valid UK driving licence, and must pass CRB checks. The position offers training and a supportive working environment with additional benefits such as a company vehicle and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in locksmithing and safe engineering is a requirement.
• Candidates must have a full valid UK driving licence.
• A reasonable degree of physical fitness is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform locksmithing tasks including lock fitting and key cutting.
• Carry out safe opening and repair as per skill level.
• Install and program electronic safe locks.
• Travel to client locations within the area (usually up to 2 hours from home).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electronic aptitude

IT literacy

Physical fitness

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Key cutting machines

Laptops

Mobile device

Job description

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

Locksmith/Safe Engineer

This role requires enthusiastic candidates to carry out locksmithing and safe opening tasks at our clients’ locations throughout your area (usually up to a maximum of 2 hours travel time from your home). This will include repairs to existing equipment, including mechanical and electronic systems.

Duties will include (list is not exhaustive):

• General locksmithing, i.e., 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. CRB checks will be applied.

Other details

• 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.