Safety & Security Engineer

north tech1; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a forward-thinking company where you can make a real impact in the Life Safety and Security engineering sector. This dynamic role involves installing and servicing advanced technologies like CCTV, access control systems, and alarms, while ensuring top-notch customer service and safety compliance. With a focus on training and development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid certifications and electrical qualifications.
• Experience with industry standard manufacturers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and service field equipment including CCTV and alarms.
• Provide high levels of customer service and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Technical expertise

Organisational skills

Administration skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

Valid CSCS/ECS Card

PTS certification

DBS clearance

IPAF/PASMA/Asbestos Awareness certification

Recent/current electrical qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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 our expertise on three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer's point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers, and know how to connect. At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills, and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Responsibilities

The Role

Our Life Safety and Security engineering team is at the heart of our business. Multi-skilled across multiple technologies and product ranges, our engineers possess a wide range of knowledge built up over many years. Customer service oriented and driven to deliver the very best levels of engineering, our engineers take pride in their daily work.

This role will report to the Southern Regional Manager and include a programme of mentored training and development to assist the individual as required, but also with a view to future progression and succession planning.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Install, commission, and service a wide range of field equipment including CCTV, Access Control, IoT gateways & sensors, Fire and Intruder Alarm systems, Public address & Voice Alarm systems.
2. Retrofit upgrades/extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages.
3. Provide high levels of customer service.
4. Understand site plans to allow installs to take place based on site survey documentation.
5. Complete documentation in line with company standards.
6. Work within strict H&S guidelines.
7. Advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

1. Ensure assigned work is effectively delivered, completed on time, and to the required quality standards.
2. Ensure all works are recorded using business systems and each job is signed off by the client.
3. Ensure site Health and Safety compliance and escalate any immediate issues to line management.
4. Provide high levels of customer service and ensure the company is always represented professionally.

Qualifications

Certifications/Qualifications

1. Valid CSCS/ECS Card
2. PTS certification
3. DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments)
4. IPAF/PASMA/Asbestos Awareness certification
5. Recent/current electrical qualifications
6. Full UK driving licence.

Experience:

1. Must be able to work independently, including lone working, and as part of a team.
2. Flexible and self-motivated.
3. Knowledge of industry standard manufacturers preferred (Bosch, Dahua, Genetec, Gent, Advanced, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone).
4. Previous employment within a BAFE/SSAIB/NSI accredited company.
5. Experience working within the Rail sector would be an advantage.

Skills:

1. Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
2. Technical expertise in predominant skillset area.
3. Good administration skills with sound working knowledge of business systems and mainstream applications e.g., Microsoft Office 365.
4. Excellent team player and relationship builder.
5. Project oriented but can interchange on service-related tasks when required.
6. Sound commercial awareness, knowledge of design and pricing of systems and upgrades.

Company Values

At North we embrace the following values:

1. Know Your Craft: We strive for excellence in our work, continuously learning and adapting to stay at the forefront of our industry.
2. Know Your Colleagues: We value collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect, fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are recognized and celebrated.
3. Know Your Customers: We are dedicated to understanding and exceeding our customers' expectations, delivering products/services that make a positive impact on their lives.
4. Know How to Connect: Building meaningful connections is at the core of our success. We value open communication, teamwork, and relationships that go beyond the surface.