Technical Manager - Access Control (Step-Up Opportunity)

The wiggett group; Brentwood; Vor Ort; GBP 48.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Wiggett Group in Brentwood, Essex, is seeking an experienced Access Control Engineer stepping into a Technical Manager role. The position welcomes Senior/Lead Engineers with strong technical knowledge and leadership potential, even if formal management experience is limited.

You will guide field engineers, oversee fault diagnosis, and drive quality across site audits, commissioning, and service delivery while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as an Access Control Engineer or Senior/Lead Engineer
• Strong technical knowledge and fault-finding ability
• Experience mentoring engineers or supporting colleagues
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support and guidance to field-based engineers
• Diagnose complex faults and support system testing and commissioning
• Review engineer reports, photographs and completed works to ensure quality
• Carry out site inspections, technical audits and quality checks
• Monitor workmanship, remedial works and first-time fix rates
• Support Contracts and Operations teams with technical queries and additional works
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues
• Mentor engineers and identify training and development needs
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards, manufacturer requirements and health and safety procedures
• Help improve technical processes, engineering performance and service delivery

Kenntnisse

Access control

Security systems

Fault finding

Leadership potential

Communication

Problem solving

Jobbeschreibung

Technical Manager - Access Control (Step-Up Opportunity)

Location: Brentwood, Essex

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

The Wiggett Group is looking for an experienced Access Control or Security Systems Engineer ready to take the next step into a Technical Manager role. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer or experienced Security Systems Engineer looking to develop their management skills. Previous management experience is not essential; we are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership potential and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to field-based engineers.
• Diagnose complex faults and support system testing and commissioning.
• Review engineer reports, photographs and completed works to ensure quality standards are met.
• Carry out site inspections, technical audits and quality checks where required.
• Monitor workmanship, remedial works and first-time fix rates.
• Support Contracts and Operations teams with technical queries and additional works.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor engineers and identify training and development needs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards, manufacturer requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Help improve technical processes, engineering performance and service delivery.

Systems & Technical Experience

You should have practical experience with Access Control and associated Security Systems, including:

• Door entry, intercom and networked access control systems.
• Magnetic locks, electric strikes, readers, keypads and door release mechanisms.
• CCTV, intruder alarms and integrated security systems.
• Fault-finding, installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning.

Experience with multiple manufacturers and system platforms would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Access Control Engineer, Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge and fault-finding ability.
• Experience supporting colleagues or taking the lead on technical issues.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence.

Relevant qualifications, social housing experience, knowledge of British Standards and experience mentoring engineers would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers a genuine opportunity to progress from a hands‑on engineering position into technical management. You will develop your leadership skills while building on your existing technical expertise, with increasing responsibility for supporting engineers, maintaining quality and improving operational performance.

Work Location: In person, Brentwood, Essex