Lead Installation Technician

SSR Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent personnel agency is seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer to ensure quality performance in installations and lead a team. The ideal candidate must have a proven background in security systems engineering, including fault-finding skills and a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include overseeing installations, coordinating with contractors, and mentoring apprentices. This role emphasizes compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Terminate and test all devices with proper wiring configuration.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager on job statuses.
• Oversee installation of multiple crews to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with other trades and subcontractors.
• Mentor and train Technicians and Apprentices.

Skills

Security systems engineering

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., FIA, NSI, City & Guilds)

Tools

CSCS/ECS card

Job description

Responsibilities

• Terminate and test all devices with proper wiring configuration to ensure quality performance of the system.
• Ensure prompt completion of all documentation/paperwork accurately and fully on a daily or weekly basis as required (example: Paycom and Concur).
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager on requirements, general status, and delays of jobs daily.
• Work with the Project Manager to oversee the installation of multiple crews to ensure jobs stay on-track and are completed to scheduled deadlines, including labour forecasting and changes in site working hours.
• Coordinate with other trades and subcontractors (i.e. General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Door Furniture, etc.).
• Redline/markup drawings to support closeout documentation.
• Perform all tasks to our standards, ensuring quality installation techniques are practiced.
• Work with the Commissioning Engineer and the Systems Engineers on fault fix to ensure complete system compliance.
• Keep accurate inventory of all parts onsite and to be returned for each project.
• Work with Suppliers to complete “Return Merchandise Authorisation” (RMA) as required for faulty equipment.
• Keep track of all assigned company provided equipment and ensure that all assigned tools are in proper working condition.
• Mentor and train Technicians and Apprentices on Company policies, procedures, systems and installation techniques; confirm techniques are understood and adhered to.
• Work on project pre-builds when required, inspect and verify the quality of builds completed by others, and meet client prior to being dispatched to sites.
• Work in compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety standards and requirements, with the safety of self and others in mind at all times.
• Ensure “Personal Protective Equipment” (PPE) is maintained and used in accordance with Company’s Health and Safety Policies for yourself and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and be sensitive to client’s security requirements.
• Undertake call-out, service calls and routine inspections, including dealing with advanced technical difficulties/problems, in order to resolve faults/queries with systems, identifying and replacing equipment as required.
• Such other duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require.

Requirements

• Proven experience in security systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., FIA, NSI, City & Guilds) desirable.
• CSCS/ECS card preferred.

If interested please contact Reiss Gordon at 02086263110 or [e-mail]