Installation Engineer - Access Control & CCTV

Job Description:

Systems Engineer

Location: Whitstable
Job Type: Full-time

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts typically between 07:00 and 19:00, with occasional weekend work.

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Stop-out and weekend bonus
• Health plan
• Death in service benefit

Role Overview

Seeking a Systems Engineer to carry out installations, construction, and builds of workshop-based security systems, including access control, wireless systems, CCTV, ARC, and SICS units. The role involves both workshop and site-based work, working independently and alongside other engineers while ensuring health and safety standards are maintained.

ResponsibilitiesTechnical

• Assist with the build, manufacture, and configuration of IP, HDTVI, CCTV, access control systems, and wireless infrastructures.
• Support work on ARC and SICS units for workshop and site projects.
• Analyse, troubleshoot, and configure control panels, cameras, and associated equipment.

Operational

• Follow goods-in procedures.
• Support and maintain quality control procedures.
• Assist with installations and deployments.

General

• Contribute to team tasks and support colleagues where required.

Requirements Preferred

• Experience as a Security Systems Engineer.
• Knowledge of CCTV, access control, and wireless systems.
• Understanding of DVR and NVR systems.
• Experience with data cabling and terminations.
• Networking experience in IP systems.
• IPAF certification.
• Health and safety qualification.
• NRSWA certification.
• ECS card.

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving ability with commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 per year

Work Location: In person