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