Electronic Security Engineer

Scope

• The Electronic Security Engineer is responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, repairing, testing and commissioning electronic security systems across residential, commercial and construction environments.
• The role covers CCTV, access control, door entry/intercom and intruder alarm systems, with additional systems allocated according to confirmed competence. All work must comply with approved specifications, risk assessments, method statements, manufacturer instructions, EWC procedures and applicable standards.
• The Engineer must complete accurate job records, test results, photographs, materials records and handover documentation, ensuring all work is safely completed and properly recorded.

Essential Requirements

• Practical experience installing, servicing, fault-finding or commissioning electronic security systems, particularly access control and door entry, with working knowledge of CCTV and intruder alarms.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and manufacturer information.
• Full UK driving licence and appropriate site-access qualifications or evidence.
• Current asbestos awareness, health and safety awareness and work-at-height training appropriate to the role.
• Ability to use mobile devices, email, Microsoft Office and relevant job-management software.
• Good communication, problem-solving and technical reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices, quality standards and working within personal competence.

Desirable Requirements

• 18th Edition qualification or relevant electrical awareness.
• Manufacturer-specific training and experience using JobLogic or similar software.
• Knowledge of NSI Gold requirements and relevant standards, including PD 6662, BS 8243 and BS EN 50131.
• Experience with automatic doors, structured copper and fibre cabling, or IRS distribution systems.

Key Duties

• Review work orders, drawings, site information, RAMS, access arrangements and materials before attending site.
• Install, configure, service, repair and maintain allocated electronic security systems.
• Diagnose faults, carry out functional testing and aim to achieve a safe, compliant first-time fix.
• Complete testing, commissioning, system demonstrations and handover documentation within authorised competence.
• Maintain accurate and timely JobLogic records, including work undertaken, materials used, test results, photographs and outstanding actions.
• Follow Health & Safety requirements, site rules, permits and approved working procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, defects, additional work requirements and compliance concerns promptly.
• Manage materials responsibly, protect client property and maintain professional standards when working at client premises.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide task-level guidance to junior staff where authorised and competent.
• Participate in training, toolbox talks, competence reviews and continuous development.

Other Requirements

• Travel to client sites, projects and offices as required.
• Occasional out-of-hours, weekend or call-out working may be required.
• Complete training required by EWC, clients, manufacturers and accreditation bodies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role.

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