AlertSystems is a leading UK provider of business security systems. Our comprehensive product range includes our unique External Deterrent System, High-Definition CCTV Surveillance Systems, Access Control Systems, Remote Monitoring, Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems plus gates, barriers & turnstiles. We combine technical expertise, leading technology and a strong customer focus to help protect people, premises and assets.
Fire & Security Engineer - based in or around Coventry
We are recruiting a field based, experienced service engineer from the Fire & Security Industry, who can competently service and repair Fire, Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Door Access Control Systems plus gate, barrier & turnstiles. Candidates will ideally be based in or around Coventry.
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, or phone, on a date/time to suit your working day.
What you’ll be doing -
Attend commercial sites, within a designated geographical radius, to service electronic security systems: Intruder Alarms, Door Access Control Systems, CCTV and IP CCTV Systems.
Maintain Fire & Security Systems.
Fault find and remedial repairs on CCTV, Intruder Alarms and Door Access Control, Gate, Barrier & Turnstile Systems.
Carry out on-site health & safety risk assessments.
Effectively communicate with customers.
What we’re looking for -
Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience in servicing, maintaining and fault finding on the various disciplines that we support and offer.
Basic knowledge of IP Networking.
Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced Security Industry.
Product knowledge of the following will be beneficial but is not essential: Intruder: Texecom, Scantronic, Galaxy, Pyronix; Door Access Control: Paxton, TDSi, Maxxess, Honeywell, Gallagher; CCTV: Avigilon, Hikvision, Samsung and Dahua.
Must have experience working on IP CCTV.
Will be required to work on Emergency Callout rota.
A UK driving licence and right to work in the UK required.
A current ECS card is beneficial.
A current IPAF licence is also beneficial.
What we offer -
A basic annual salary of £32,000 – £37,000 (depending on skill set) for working 40 hours a week Monday-Friday + door to door travel time + overtime opportunities + standby £250 per week (rota system 1 in 5 weeks) + call-out @ £30 per hour + additional benefits.
Training, development and support.
Company van and expenses, iPhone and laptop, work tools, workwear and PPE all provided.
22 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays + an extra day off for your birthday
Holidays increasing with length of service.
Group pension scheme contributions.
Group Life Insurance Cover x1 annual salary.
Employee Assistance Programmes including: BenefitHub App - employee rewards programme & incentives; Medicash App - health cash plan; Help@hand App – health & Wellbeing support.