Experienced Security Systems Engineer – Installation, Service & Fault-Finding

Sonic Security Services Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime and bonuses

Call-out rota allowance

Company van

Company pension

Birthday day off

Manufacturer/product training

Overnight working allowance

Job summary

Sonic Security Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer for installation, service and fault-finding across intruder alarms, CCTV and access control. The role is field-based, covering Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, with overtime, bonuses and call-out allowance.

Applicants must have hands-on experience and be able to diagnose faults independently, with good customer service and documentation skills. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ hands-on experience in electronic security industry.
• Proven experience installing, servicing and fault-finding intruder alarm systems.
• Experience with CCTV and access control systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults without supervision and work to industry standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to complete service and installation documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning electronic security systems.
• Servicing, maintaining and fault-finding existing systems.
• Working across intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
• Completing job sheets and relevant technical documentation.
• Communicating professionally with commercial customers.
• Participating in the company call-out rota.
• Occasional working away when required, with advance notice.

Skills

Intruder alarms

CCTV systems

Access control

Fault diagnosis

Industry standards

Customer service

Documentation

UK driving licence

Job description

Experienced Security Systems Engineer – Installation, Service & Fault-Finding

Experienced Security Systems Engineer – Installation, Service & Fault-Finding

Overtime, bonuses and call-out allowance available

Sonic Security Services Ltd is an established NSI Gold-approved security company based in Kettering. We require an experienced Security Systems Engineer who can work independently on installation, servicing and fault-finding assignments.

This is an experienced engineer position and is not suitable for applicants without previous hands-on electronic security systems experience.

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of two years’ hands-on experience within the electronic security industry
• Proven experience installing, servicing and fault-finding intruder alarm systems
• Practical experience with CCTV and access control systems
• The ability to diagnose and resolve faults without continuous supervision
• Experience working to relevant industry standards
• A full UK driving licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• The ability to complete service and installation documentation accurately

Experience with fire alarm systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applicants should state which manufacturers and systems they can install, service, commission and fault-find independently.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning electronic security systems
• Servicing, maintaining and fault-finding existing systems
• Working across intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
• Completing job sheets and relevant technical documentation
• Communicating professionally with commercial customers
• Participating in the company call-out rota
• Occasional working away when required, with advance notice

Package

• Overtime and performance bonuses
• Additional call-out rota allowance
• Company van
• Company pension
• An additional day’s holiday for your birthday
• Ongoing manufacturer and product training
• Allowance for occasional overnight working

The role is field-based and covers Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.

Employment is subject to satisfactory industry screening and vetting. A DBS check will be arranged where required. IPAF certification is advantageous.