Lead Installation Technician

SSR Contract & Technical; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A security systems solutions provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks an experienced engineer to oversee installations and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in security systems engineering, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. This role includes mentoring technicians and working to maintain high quality installations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security systems engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Terminate and test all devices with proper configuration.
• Oversee installation to ensure jobs stay on track.
• Mentor and train technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Security systems engineering

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Technical drawing interpretation

Industry standards knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• Terminate and Test all devices with proper wiring configuration to ensure quality performance of system
• Ensure prompt completion of all documentation/paperwork accurately and fully on a daily or weekly basis as required (example: Paycom and Concur etc.)
• 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, 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 time
• Ensure “Personal Protective Equipment” PPE is maintained and use 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 (phone number removed) or (url removed)