Systems Engineer

G4S Global; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Systems Engineer to support their Fire & Security Systems team. This role involves attending maintenance calls, rectifying faults, and performing preventative maintenance. Candidates should have experience with access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems, as well as strong IT knowledge. Competitive salary of up to £36,000 along with benefits like a company car are offered. This is a remote position covering the Preston/Bolton areas.

Benefits

Salary up to £36,000

Company Car

Qualifications

• Experience installing & servicing access control, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• Broad technical IT knowledge including networking and Windows OS installation.

Responsibilities

• Attend maintenance calls, both on-site and by telephone.
• Rectify faults during the first visit when possible.
• Perform preventative maintenance visits regularly.
• Maintain accurate site configuration records.
• Provide cover on a rotating out-of-hours basis.

Skills

Experience with access control systems

Knowledge of CCTV systems

Familiarity with intruder alarm systems

Technical IT knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

IT qualification or Electrical/Electronic qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Fire & Security Systems business team. You will be based remotely and cover areas for a Preston / Bolton area and surrounding territory.

What you will be doing

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators
• Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
• Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
• Collection / recording of site configuration information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hours basis on a rotating basis.
• Commission small projects when required.
• Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
• Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of installing and servicing fire alarm systems ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and or Electrical / Electronic qualification
• A broad technical IT knowledge i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage and current drain
• Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24 / 7 call rota

The benefits of working for G4S

• Salary up to 36000
• Company Car

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes but dont worry - you will only need to complete them once.