Safety & Security Engineer-Birmingham

Safety & Security Engineer - Birmingham

Our Life Safety and Security engineering team, is at the heart of our business. Multi-skilled across multiple technologies and product ranges, our engineers possess a wide range of knowledge built up over many years. Customer service oriented and driven to deliver the very best levels of engineering, our engineers take pride in their daily work.

This role will include a programme of mentored training and development to assist the individual as required, but also with a view to future progression and succession planning.

Salary:

£35,000 - 38,000 Plus OTE

Responsibilities

Install, Commission and Servicing of our wide range of field equipment including, Fire and Intruder Alarms systems, CCTV, Access Control, Audio Visual, Public address & Voice Alarm systems
Retrofit upgrades / extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages.
Provide high levels of customer services.
Understanding site plans, to allow installs to take part based on site survey documentation.
Reactive call outs to site, with an aim to provide a first-time fix.
Provide on-site technical support and solutions to customers during both reactive and planned visits.
Complete documentation in line with company standards.
Work within strict H&S guidelines.
Work as part of a 24/7 on call rota.
Advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Experience:

Capability of lone-working and as part of a team
Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible and self-motivated
Full UK driving licence
DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments)

Holiday allowance
25 days as standard. Long service awards of additional holidays on anniversary years 5, 10, 15 & 20

Skills:

Good people management skills
Technical expertise in predominant skillset area
Competent admin skills with sound working knowledge of internal business system.
Sound commercial awareness, knowledge of design and pricing of systems and upgrades 
Service oriented, but can interchange on Install related tasks when required
Good verbal communicator
Excellent team player and relationship builder
Previous employment within a BAFE/ SSAIB/ NSI accredited company
Valid CSCS/ECS Card
IPAF/ PASMA/ Asbestos Awareness certification
Recent/current electrical qualifications
Knowledge of industry standard manufacturers preferred (Bosch, Dahau, Hikvision, Gent, Advanced, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone)
Preference given to candidates with proven Gallagher Access Control skills and knowledge
Job ID: 40948