Security Maintenance Engineer

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company critical to UK defence, where you will work as a Security Maintenance Engineer in a site-based role. This position involves leading maintenance tasks on security systems, including intruder alarms and CCTV, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will also support commissioning projects and assist in technical investigations. Enjoy a generous annual leave policy, opportunities for professional development, and a flexible working environment. If you are passionate about security and engineering, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering apprenticeship and relevant NVQ/Diploma qualifications.
• Candidates must be willing to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned maintenance tasks on security system equipment.
• Provide support for On-Call Rota to maintain systems 24/7.
• Conduct technical investigations and generate reports.

Skills

Security System Maintenance

Technical Investigations

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Technical Discipline

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 plus Industrial Experience

Tools

CCTV Systems

Intruder Alarms

Card Access Control Systems

Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

CALLING ALL SECURITY MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS

Would you like to work in a business which is critical to UK defence, UK Threat reduction and the UK's Nuclear deterrent?

This is a site-based role in the Reading/Berkshire area so no more travelling over large distances to conduct your work.

Our Teams of Security Maintenance Engineers may be having a day of conducting Defence Nuclear Security Regulated Maintenance and breakdowns but on another day, may also be involved in supporting commissioning of major projects, supporting contractors installing kit or helping security verify Operational Requirements capability.

Salary: c. £35,000 (dependent on experience) + allowances = Gross salary normally in excess of £40,000 (plus On-Call allowance and Over time)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading planned maintenance tasks and breakdowns on site security system equipment. Specifically building intruder alarms, card access control systems, perimeter intrusion detection systems, CCTV and the Security management networked systems controlling these
• Provide support for On-Call Rota to maintain system 24/7 (Allowances to conduct this work)
• Implement safe systems of work and work instructions, demonstrating understanding, competence, and adherence to all relevant legislative and company standards within area of responsibility
• Demonstrating the business behaviours and be a professional and effective communicator to Customers, stakeholders and other members of your team
• To undertake technical investigations and generate reports to support modifications, abnormal events or design reviews
• Aide with extra tasks such as install, commissioning and capital projects where required

To be considered for these roles, you must have an engineering apprenticeship with a minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline or relevant NVQ/Diploma level 2 plus industrial experience.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work complete specific training to work in designated areas of site.