Physical Security Engineer CCTV, IDS, Alarm System

Physical Security Engineer (CCTV, IDS, Alarm System)
Utilities
Hybrid: covering the South West (Cardiff)
12 months

In short: Field Force Engineer required to install and maintain Physical Security systems for a major utilities company. You will be covering the South West with an office in Cardiff. 60% of your time is likely to include travel with all expenses including your van provided.

In full:

We are looking for an experienced Field Technician to join our UK Physical Security Team to ensure the protection of Critical National Infrastructure assets through the use of both Physical and Cyber Security technologies, by deterring, delaying and detecting security threats and vulnerabilities. This is a field-based position where you will be expected to travel 60% of the time.

If you have the ability to develop and build on an existing foundation, a drive for delivering excellent customer service and a passion for being at the heart of a clean energy future, then please apply today!

What you'll do

You'll be joining a small team of multiskilled Security Technicians who will be servicing, maintaining and installing various security disciplines on the client estate. This will include but not limited to, monitored Closed Circuit television, both analogue and digital, centrally managed access control systems, Public Address and intercom, Video Analytics, Electric and acoustic fence and intruder alarm, security white and infra-red lighting as well as support on the infrastructure that keep the systems running such as the Servers and UPS systems and electrical wiring.

The role will provide support to the sites and locations we have across the South West so a full UK driving licence and the ability to this region is essential (vehicle provided), the role will form part of an out of hours standby and callout rota once training and authorisation has been gained.

Working alongside our own Security Control Centre (SCC) Operations Team, and our first and second line support teams you will provide a key interface between SCC and site operations and our specialist contractors.

What you'll need

Essential:

• Industry Knowledge and recognised qualifications in Security Systems (for example CCTV and Access Control, Intruder Detection Systems, Automated Gates and Monitored Pulse Fencing).
• Service Management and Stakeholder engagement experience to include third parties suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to multi task in a challenging or crisis environment, while making sound and practical decisions.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent standard of literacy and report writing.
• Good communicator with an ability to give clear and concise instructions.
• Full UK Driving License.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.