Installation Technician - Entrance Solutions

Boon Edam; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boon Edam Ltd in London is seeking an Installation Technician to join the Project Installation team, installing, commissioning and handing over our entrance systems to the highest standards on live construction sites.

This hands-on, site-based role requires practicality, strong safety awareness and teamwork; travel UK-wide, a company van, and overtime opportunities accompany a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience working on construction sites or in a similar technical, installation or engineering environment.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A strong awareness of health & safety.
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Confidence working as part of a wider team.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning automatic and security entrance systems on live construction sites.
• Working from site information, drawings and schedules to ensure installations are completed right first time.
• Managing your time and planning ahead to meet agreed installation dates.
• Building strong working relationships with site teams, project managers and customers.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with RAMS, health & safety standards and customer site rules.
• Accurately completing job sheets, reports, timesheets and expenses using company systems.
• Taking care of company tools, PPE and your company van.
• Occasionally carrying out service, maintenance or retrofit work on existing installations.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues when needed.

Skills

Construction site experience

Health & safety awareness

Good communication skills

Team player

Customer-focused approach

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Job description

Job Title: Installation Technician - Entrance Solutions

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Overtime

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Boon Edam is a world market leader in commercial, high-end entrance solutions. We have manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, USA, and China, with a network of international sales offices supporting our customers worldwide.

Do you enjoy hands-on work on live construction sites? Take pride in installing high-quality systems that customers rely on every day? If you're practical, professional, and thrive in a site-based environment, this could be the role for you.

At Boon Edam, we design and install premium entrance solutions used in some of the UK's most recognisable buildings. We're looking for an Installation Technician to join our Project Installation team, working actively on construction sites to install, commission and hand over our entrance systems to the highest standards.

This role will be based in London; and the successful candidate will need to live within close proximity of the M25.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Installation Technician, you'll be a visible ambassador for Boon Edam on site, responsible for safely and professionally installing customer equipment.

Your work will include:

• Installing and commissioning automatic and security entrance systems on live construction sites
• Working from site information, drawings and schedules to ensure installations are completed right first time
• Managing your time and planning ahead to meet agreed installation dates
• Building strong working relationships with site teams, project managers and customers
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with RAMS, health & safety standards and customer site rules
• Accurately completing job sheets, reports, timesheets and expenses using company systems
• Taking care of company tools, PPE and your company van
• Occasionally carrying out service, maintenance or retrofit work on existing installations
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues when neededThis is a hands‑on, site‑based role, where quality, safety and professionalism really matter.

About you:

We're keen to hear from people who are practical, organised, and comfortable working on construction sites. Ideally, you'll have:

Essential:

• Experience working on construction sites or in a similar technical, installation or engineering environment
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A full UK driving licence
• A strong awareness of health & safety
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach
• Confidence working as part of a wider team
• Right to Work in the UKDesirable:

Desirable:

• Experience installing mechanical, electrical or automated systems
• Familiarity with RAMS and quality management procedures
• Comfortable using tablets or mobile devices to complete job documentationWorking Pattern and Travel:

Working Pattern and Travel:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with overtime.
• Flexibility is required - frequent early starts, late finishes or weekend work may be necessary to meet project needs
• UK-wide travel is part of the role, with occasional overnight stays
• A company van is provided, solely for business use

Why join Boon Edam?

• Work on high-profile, technically interesting projects
• Be part of a professional, supportive installation team
• Receive training to develop your skills and product knowledge
• Take pride in delivering quality installations that genuinely make a difference

Additional Information:

Boon Edam Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status. Please contact us to let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Installation Engineer, Electrical Installations Engineer, Construction Installation Technician, Site Installer, Trade Installer, Electrical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Repair Technician, Multi-skilled Labourer, may also be considered for this role