Fire & Security Install Engineer

Job Description

Key Purpose of the Job:

Installation and commission of security systems to include but not limited to CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Installation of electronic security systems to a high standard including adds, moves and changes to existing systems
• A good technical knowledge Intruder Alarms, Access Control and CCTV.
• Excellent knowledge in Intruder alarm signalling devices e.g., Emizon, Dual-Com and Webway
• Excellent communication skills with customers whilst carrying out works at customer sites.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a clean, tidy, and professional work ethic at all times.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing environments, products, and requirements.
• Product and parts knowledge of associated alarm products and other security equipment.
• Being able to read and interpret building plans and CAD drawings.
• Work closely with the customer to meet the install requirement and specification
• Effective communication between customers, KST management, install supervisory staff and the installation admin department
• Working alone or within a team covering a defined geographical area
• Complete all provided documentation including site schematics/drawings and return to Installation admin department
• Effective planning and management of work.
• Engineer to be expected to travel and work away on occasions
• Always adhere to Health & Safety and toolbox talks
• The post holder will ensure the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and their team in accordance with the KST policy.

Essential requirements for the job:

• Minimum of 5 years in the electronic security industry with good working knowledge all systems
• Should be fully conversant of NSI standards
• Fully conversant with Network/IP based and analogue CCTV systems
• Knowledge and experience of access control and intruder systems.
• Applicants must have a clean full UK driving licence
• Checkable work history and suitable references.
• Hold a valid IPAF license
• ECS/CSCS card
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Be able to work nights and weekends
• Be able to meet tight deadlines working with other contractors on site

Desirable requirements for the job:

• Knowledge and experience of fire alarm systems, addressable and conventional
• Smoke systems installation and testing
• Enteprise access control experience
• Commissioning experience on security systems
• Commissioning experience on fire alarm systems

Benefits Include:

• Performance Related Bonus – opportunity to earn up to additional £2,000 yearly (paid quarterly)
• High OTE available
• Paid Travel time after 30 minutes
• Paid Overtime at premium rate
• Standby allowance for on call
• Full Remote Technical Support
• Company Car with private use option
• Life Insurance
• Company Health Care Plan
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Day back in lieu when bank holiday worked
• Immediate start available
• Career development opportunities
• Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on real savings for everyday needs
• Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.

When Kings carry out recruitment, we do so as an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road