Senior Safety & Security Engineer – Service

Safety & Security Engineer – Enterprise Systems

Location: North of England – York to Preston / M62 CorridorSalary: Up to £45,000 DOEType: PermanentSector: Public

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Safety & Security Engineer to join a growing engineering team covering the North of England, primarily across the York, Leeds, Manchester and Preston corridor.

This is a predominantly service-focused position, working across enterprise-level electronic security systems for a varied customer base. We’re particularly interested in engineers with strong hands-on experience with Genetec and/or Gallagher, whether through formal manufacturer certifications or extensive practical experience.

You’ll be joining an established engineering team with access to continued training and development, alongside opportunities to broaden your enterprise systems knowledge and progress longer term.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find enterprise CCTV and Access Control systems.
• Work extensively with Genetec and Gallagher platforms.
• Attend planned preventative maintenance and reactive service calls.
• Diagnose faults efficiently with a focus on achieving a first-time fix wherever possible.
• Provide on-site technical support and solutions to customers.
• Complete retrofit upgrades, remedial works and extensions to existing systems where required.
• Carry out occasional installation-related tasks alongside core service responsibilities.
• Complete all service documentation in line with company standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and build strong relationships with customers and site teams.
• Advise customers on appropriate system improvements, upgrades and new technologies.
• Participate in the engineering team’s 24/7 on-call rota.
• Work in accordance with company Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection requirements.

Experience & Skills

We’re looking for an experienced Security Engineer with a strong service and fault-finding background. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Strong experience servicing and fault-finding CCTV and Access Control systems.
• Hands-on experience and/or manufacturer certifications with Genetec and/or Gallagher.
• Previous exposure to enterprise-level security environments.
• Strong electronic security systems knowledge and technical fault-finding ability.
• A service-led background, with the flexibility to support installation, upgrades and remedial works when required.
• Excellent communication, organisation and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider engineering team.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Valid CSCS/ECS card.
• Previous experience within a BAFE, SSAIB or NSI-accredited organisation would be advantageous.
• IPAF, PASMA and Asbestos Awareness qualifications would also be beneficial.
• Ability to obtain/maintain appropriate DBS clearance for customer environments.

Package & Development

• Salary up to £45,000, dependent on experience and Genetec/Gallagher knowledge or certifications.
• Continued manufacturer and technical training.
• Structured development and progression opportunities.
• Company benefits package including holiday, pension and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work with enterprise-level security technology across established customer environments.
• Long-term career opportunity within an experienced and growing engineering team.

If you’re an experienced Security Service Engineer in the North of England with Genetec and/or Gallagher experience and you’re looking for greater exposure to enterprise-level systems, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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