Security Systems Specialist in Selby, Yorkshire

Full time, Permanent

Location: Selby or Glasgow, with travel to other locations as required

About the role:

Reporting to the Security Systems Manager, the Security Systems Specialist will play a key role in maintaining, fault finding, optimising, and upgrading the wider Drax security systems infrastructure. This includes ensuring the effective operation of CCTV, access control, perimeter detection, and associated security technologies across all Drax sites in the UK and overseas. As a Security Systems Specialist, you will work proactively to identify vulnerabilities, support system resilience, and implement improvements that enhance overall security performance. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to deliver a stable, secure, and future-ready security platform that supports both operational needs and regulatory requirements. This role will require travel to sites throughout the UK as required, and there may be times where you will be working away from home. Additionally, you will be required to be on-call 1 week in every 4, as the team provides 24/7 support. In return, you will receive an on-call allowance as part of the package on offer.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Work with the team to provide expert support on Drax's security infrastructure including CCTV, access control, intruder, perimeter intrusion detection, barrier, gates, and turnstile systems.
• Manage and coordinate third party contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe working practices, clear briefs, compliance with site rules, accurate RAMS, and delivery of work to a high standard.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical queries, performance monitoring, and signoff of works.
• Deliver assigned security projects in scope and on time.
• Assist the Security Systems Analyst and Security Systems Apprentice with the daily BAU tasks.
• Join the team's on-call rota, to provide support to the business 24/7.

Who we are:

We are not just talking about making a difference, we are making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You will be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We are enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Who we are looking for:

You will have experience working on enterprise integrated security systems, ideally within a large industrial environment. You will have a full UK driving licence and be happy to work away from home when required and to commit to an on-call team rota. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good understanding of CCTV network technologies, infrastructure and processes.
• Experience installing, fault finding and maintaining large enterprise IP CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Good knowledge of Cisco or equivalent network switching and core networking principles relevant to security system architecture.
• Experience in maintaining, fault finding and installing large intruder alarm systems.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Strong personal commitment to safety.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we have shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you will get:

• On-call allowance.
• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance.
• Private Healthcare.
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time.
• Personal accident cover.
• Group personal pension plan where we will pay up to 10%.
• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body.

We are committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

How to apply:

Think this role is for you? Click the apply now button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you would like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email.