Safety & Security Engineer

North; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Scotland is seeking skilled engineers for their Life Safety and Security team. The role involves installing and servicing various security systems, providing excellent customer service, and participating in a 24/7 on-call rota. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Opportunities for Progression

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and DBS clearance required.
• Experience with BAFE/SSAIB/NSI accredited companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service field equipment including alarms and CCTV.
• Respond to reactive site call-outs aiming for first-time fix.
• Complete documentation adhering to company standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Expertise

People Management

Service-oriented

Verbal Communication

Education

Recent Electrical Qualifications

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Overview

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. We focus on three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and challenges, delivering impactful solutions that enhance connectivity, simplify management, improve safety, and increase efficiency.

The work at North is pioneering and engaging. We build meaningfully, think bigger, and always aim to progress. Our diverse customer base and range of services make each day unique. We prioritize understanding our customers and value connecting people, skills, and technologies in innovative ways.

Responsibilities

Our Life Safety and Security engineering team is central to our business. Our engineers are multi-skilled across various technologies and products, with extensive knowledge developed over many years. Customer service and delivering high-quality engineering are core to their roles. This position includes mentored training and development opportunities, with potential for future growth and succession planning.

• Install, commission, and service a wide range of field equipment, including fire and intruder alarm systems, CCTV, access control, audio-visual, and public address & voice alarm systems.
• Perform retrofit upgrades and extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Interpret site plans based on survey documentation to facilitate installations.
• Respond to reactive site call-outs, aiming for first-time fix.
• Offer on-site technical support and solutions during reactive and planned visits.
• Complete documentation adhering to company standards.
• Work within strict health and safety guidelines.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
• Advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

For development purposes, the following knowledge, skills, and experience are required:

Experience

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Full UK driving license.
• DBS clearance (for public sector environments).

Skills

• Strong people management skills.
• Technical expertise in relevant areas.
• Competent administrative skills and familiarity with internal business systems.
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of system design and pricing.
• Service-oriented with the ability to handle installation tasks when needed.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team player and relationship builder.
• Experience with BAFE/SSAIB/NSI accredited companies.
• Valid CSCS/ECS card.
• Certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, Asbestos Awareness.
• Recent electrical qualifications.
• Knowledge of industry-standard manufacturers (e.g., Bosch, Dahua, Hikvision, etc.).
• Preference for candidates with Gallagher Access Control skills.

Behaviours

• Can-do attitude and motivation to succeed.
• Empathetic and supportive demeanor.
• Focus on best practice delivery.

North offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for progression. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace.