Security Systems Engineer

TipTopJob; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR Recruitment are partnered with an established security systems company to recruit an Installation Engineer for roles across London and the Home Counties. The role focuses on installation, commissioning and maintenance of intruder alarm and CCTV systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electronic security, though capable engineers with less experience and strong aptitude will be considered. Travel across the region is involved.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the electronic security industry preferred.
• Strong technical ability and a willingness to learn.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered with demonstrated aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service professional intruder alarm systems.
• Install and configure CCTV systems.
• Carry out system testing, commissioning and customer handovers.
• Install and commission systems connected to monitoring stations.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults on site.
• Manage installations independently from start to finish.
• Work alongside other engineers on larger or more complex projects.
• Maintain a professional approach on customer premises.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain and look after company vehicle and equipment.

Skills

Intruder alarms

CCTV installation

On-site fault solving

Tools

Orisec

Pyronix

Scantronic

Texecom

Galaxy

Job description

Covering London and Home Counties

GBP40,000:GBP50,000 + GBP5,000 On:Call Allowance

KHR Recruitment are currently working with an established and growing security systems company who are looking for an experienced Installation Engineer to join their close-knit team.

This is a hands-on role focused on the installation, commissioning and maintenance of intruder alarm and CCTV systems, working across London and the Home Counties.

The role would ideally suit an engineer with 5+ years experience within the electronic security industry, although candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong technical ability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn will also be considered.

The Role

• Install, commission and service professional intruder alarm systems
• Install and configure CCTV systems
• Carry out system testing, commissioning and customer handovers
• Install and commission systems connected to monitoring stations
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults on site
• Manage installations independently from start to finish
• Work alongside other engineers on larger or more complex projects
• Maintain a professional approach when working on customer premises
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Maintain and look after company vehicle and equipment

Technical Experience

Strong experience with professional intruder alarm systems is required. Experience with the following would be advantageous:

• Orisec : particularly desirable
• Pyronix
• Scantronic
• Texecom
• Galaxy

Candidate Profile

• Ideally has 5+ years experience in the electronic security industry
• Strong practical installation and commissioning experience
• Experience with intruder alarms and CCTV
• Confident working independently and managing jobs from start to finish
• Excellent fault:finding and problem:solving skills
• Takes pride in the quality of their work