G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK), the UK’s largest private provider of security solutions. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Systems Engineer. 

The project will involve working with world-class enterprise electronic security systems and would suit both experienced candidates, but also candidates with a good grounding in electronic security systems or IT systems (Networks and Servers) with a strong desire to step up and learn.

Responsibilities:

Attend to reactive fault calls as directed by the team co-ordinators and / or Manager, with rectification of fault on first visit being a critical KPI.

Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance as scheduled by the team co-ordinators and / or Manager.

Carry out additional installation and commissioning works as directed by team co-ordinators and / or Manager.

Assist Tech Support Engineer and Project Manager in the pre-production test environment before release into the live environment.

Assist the Design Team in conducting surveys around the site for additional works.

Accurate collection and recording of site hardware and software configuration information.

Maintain site stock (spares) levels .

Maintain accurate and timely records.

Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.

Assist the Health and Safety Lead and Manager in ensuring audits are carried out for quality procedures.

In conjunction with the Manager and Health & Safety Manager, to assist in the production of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other documentation as required to gain Permits to Work in a timely manner

To proactively interact with other site based teams, building a good rapport, ensuring the smooth flow of information to enable the efficient running of the site operation.

To work in absolute compliance with all site procedures and embrace the customer’s ‘Zero Harm to People and the Environment’ mantra.

Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

A minimum of 5 years experience installing and / or servicing a wide product base within the electronic security industry – typically Access Control, CCTV and Intruder alarm systems.

Broad IT knowledge, eg. software installation into Windows Operating Systems, IP based systems  and  networking principles. 

Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage, resistance and current.  Basic knowledge of electrical components such as relays and resistors.

Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.

Experience of Enterprise wide Access Control/CCTV systems, and PIDS Systems with PSIM integration

Experience of working in a high security environment

Previous or current clearance to SC level. 

Experience of working within the Mechanical/Electrical Construction Industry.

Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24/7 call rota

5 year checkable employment history & Right to work in UK/EU unrestricted

Fluent in written and spoken English

An IT or Electrical/Electronic qualification such as a HND or Degree.

In return:

Salary of up to £32,000

Car

25 days annual leave

Pension/Life Assurance

Perks at Work Scheme