Multi Skilled Security Engineer

McLaren Resourcing LLP; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bracket £35k-£45k

Average earnings up to £60k

Travel paid

On-call allowances

Overtime opportunities

9/10 day fortnight

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service 3x

Wellness & EAP

GP & mental health support

CPD programs

Job summary

McLaren Resourcing LLP in St Albans is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Security Engineer to join our service and reactive security operations team in St Albans.

This senior, hands-on position acts as the on-site technical authority, carrying out preventative maintenance, reactive fault finding and repairs across a range of electronic security systems. You will mentor the wider engineering team and escalate complex issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the electronic security industry.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostics and repair capabilities.
• Knowledge of system programming and configuration.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance of electronic security systems.
• Undertake reactive fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Act as technical lead and escalation point for complex issues.
• Provide guidance and best-practice support to engineers.
• Assist clients and regional teams with technical issues both remotely and face-to-face.
• Use manufacturer software for system configuration and diagnostics.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and communication.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Maintain accurate service records and manage van stock.

Skills

Electronic security

Fault finding

Diagnostics & repairs

System programming

Communication

Documentation

Independence

Mentoring engineers

Flexibility

Job description

Multi Skilled Security Engineer

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Average Total Earnings: £43,000 - £60,000 per annum

Additional Earnings: Paid travel, on-call and overtime allowances

We are seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Security Engineer to join our service and reactive security operations team in St Albans.

This is a senior, hands-on position where you will act as the on-site technical authority, carrying out preventative maintenance, reactive fault finding and repairs across a range of electronic security systems.

You will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to the wider engineering team, acting as the escalation point for complex technical issues and helping to develop the capability of other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance of electronic security systems.
• Undertake reactive fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Act as the technical lead and escalation point for complex issues.
• Provide technical guidance and best-practice support to other engineers.
• Assist clients and regional teams with technical issues both remotely and face-to-face.
• Use manufacturer software for system configuration, diagnostics and optimisation.
• Provide professional and reliable technical support to customers.
• Maintain excellent standards of customer service and communication.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant British Standards, legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and service records.
• Take responsibility for effective management of van stock.
• Mentor and support team members, helping to develop their technical skills.
• Represent the company professionally through high standards of workmanship and conduct.
• Act as a positive values champion within the team.

Systems & Technology

• Intruder Alarms, Access Control
• CCTV, Intercom Systems
• Texecom Cloud, Dahua DoLynk
• Salto KS, Paxton 10
• Brivo,Other manufacturer-specific systems

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience within the electronic security industry.
• Excellent technical knowledge of security systems.
• Proven experience in fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Strong understanding of system programming and configuration.
• Systematic and logical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• High standards of accuracy when completing documentation.
• Ability to work independently and take accountability for your work.
• Flexible approach to working hours when required.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced security engineer who is comfortable operating at a senior level and leading by example.

You will have a proactive and accountable approach, with a commitment to completing work correctly first time. You should be confident dealing with complex technical issues while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.

What We Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Average total earnings of £43,000 - £60,000
• Paid travel
• On-call allowances
• Overtime opportunities
• Commitment to work-life balance, including a 9/10-day working fortnight
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service up to 35 days
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Death in service insurance - 3x base salary
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme
• 24-hour GP and mental health support
• Continuous Professional Development through Amthal Academy and Fast Track programmes
• Quarterly development check-ins with your line manager
• Recognition programmes, including Team Member of the Month
• Annual company conference day

Why Join?

The company is committed to developing its people through ongoing training, investment and career progression. You will be supported in developing your technical expertise while having the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and influence within the engineering team.