Job Introduction

G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK), the UK’s largest private provider of security solutions. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team to cover the North East Area. The job holder will be required to work 40hrs per week.

Main Responsibilities

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 car stock (spares) levels.

Maintain accurate and timely records.

Provide cover on an out of hour’s 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

Essential:  

Previous electro mechanical experience

A minimum of 5 years’ 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

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

In return

Salary of up to £32,000

Car

25 days annual leave

Pension/ Life Assurance

Perks at Work Scheme

G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is the leading integrator of fire and security solutions with a fully accredited 24 x 7 monitoring centre for fire, security and location-based services, protecting everything from small offices and schools to large multi-national organisations and high security Government facilities.