Senior Safety & Security Engineer

Job Title: Senior Safety & Security Engineer

Location:Newcastle 

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Public Sector

As Senior Safety & Security Engineer you will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

• 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

  Behaviours

  • Can-do attitude and will to succeed
  • Empathetic and supportive
  • Best practice delivery focused

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector in Surrey, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Employee assistance programmes

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .