Security Maintenance Engineer

Babcock; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK defence sector is seeking Security Maintenance Engineers for a site-based role in Reading. The role involves conducting regulated maintenance, supporting project commissioning, and maintaining the security systems. Candidates should have the relevant engineering qualifications and be willing to obtain necessary security clearance.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Defined contribution group personal pension

Life assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid time off for volunteering and public service

Core benefits for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline.
• Relevant NVQ/Diploma Level 2 plus industrial experience acceptable.
• Must obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned maintenance tasks on security systems.
• Support On-Call Rota for 24/7 system maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to safety systems and work instructions.

Skills

Communication

Technical Investigation

Leadership

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ/Diploma Level 3

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 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

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