Safety & Security Maintenance Engineer in Preston

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. We focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect.

We are looking for ambitious people who have previous experience in a trade or specialism and are looking for a new and exciting career in the Safety and Security industry. If you are looking for your next challenge, are keen to learn new skills & technologies, take pride in your work, and have previous skills ‘on the tools’, North wants to hear from you.

Our Life Safety and Security engineering team is at the heart of our business. Multi-skilled across multiple technologies and product ranges, our engineers possess a wide range of knowledge built up over many years. Customer service oriented and driven to deliver the very best levels of engineering, our engineers take pride in their daily work.

This role will report to the Lead Supervisor Engineer and includes a structured personal development programme of mentored training linked to progression milestones with salary increments and the opportunity to learn on the job, working with experienced colleagues. Development through the Advance at North programme will incorporate CCTV, Access Control, Fire, and intruder systems, from basic cabling through installation to commissioning and provides a fast-track route to becoming a qualified Safety and Security engineer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop skills and understanding of life safety and security systems through instructor led face to face and online training, and in house training systems.
• Assist senior engineers with survey, configuration, installation, commissioning, and servicing of our wide range of field equipment including Fire and Intruder Alarms systems, CCTV, Access Control, Audio Visual, Public address & Voice Alarm systems.
• Assist senior engineers with Retrofit upgrades/extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages.
• Provide high levels of customer services.
• Develop an understanding of site plans, to allow installs to take part based on site survey documentation.
• Complete documentation in line with company standards.
• Work within strict H&S guidelines.
• Develop knowledge and build experience to enable the post holder to advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure assigned work is effectively delivered, completed on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure all works are recorded using business systems and each job is signed off by the client.
• Ensure site Health and Safety compliance and escalate any immediate issues to line management.
• Provide high levels of customer service and ensure the company is always represented professionally.

Qualifications Certifications/Qualifications

• Have or work towards gaining the following; DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments)
• FESS Qualification
• Asbestos Awareness certification
• ECS Card
• IPAF (Access Platform license)
• PASMA (Scaffold Tower license)
• A Full UK driving licence is essential for the role

Experience

• Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team under the guidance of the senior engineer.
• Flexible and self-motivated taking pride in your work.
• Keen to develop knowledge of industry standard manufacturers products such as Bosch, Dahau, Genetec, Gent, Advanced, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone.

Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A practical skillset
• Good administration skills with working knowledge of business systems and mainstream applications e.g., Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent team player and relationship builder
• Project oriented but can interchange on service-related tasks when required.

Company Values

• Know Your Craft: We strive for excellence in our work, continuously learning and adapting to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Know Your Colleagues: We value collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect, fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are recognized and celebrated.
• Know Your Customers: We are dedicated to understanding and exceeding our customers' expectations, delivering products/services that make a positive impact on their lives.
• Know How to Connect: Building meaningful connections is at the core of our success. We value open communication, teamwork, and relationships that go beyond the surface.

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.