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Job Description: Security Engineer- Manchester/ Leeds, travel in UK

Attention, self-motivated Security Engineers! We have an exciting Security Engineer role coming up in our Operations team and we want to hear from YOU. If you’re an experienced security engineer looking for a field-based role that’ll help you build your knowledge and experience, keep reading to find out what we’re looking for and how you could fit into our team here at iFacility.

Who are we?

We manage security for some of the world’s biggest brands (Burger King, BK, Greggs, The Gym Group, Thatchers, Warne Hotels). Our tech keeps people and property safe up and down the country, doing things like helping businesses tackle the scourge of shoplifting and making sure food production lines are getting it right. We’re growing fast, so if you’re self-motivated and care about providing the highest level of customer service, this is an exciting time to come on board.

What you’d be doing in this role

• Install, commission, and support a range of security systems in line with System Design specifications, industry standards, and best practice
• ·Working within the umbrella of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards, ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 27001 Information and Security Management Systems
• Work confidently on large, live customer environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and system health checks across all installed security platforms
• Diagnose, fault-find, and resolve issues across access control, CCTV, Intruder and associated cabling and infrastructure
• Perform system upgrades, expansions, and replacements on existing live systems
• Accurately complete all installation, service, and maintenance documentation in line with iFacility standards before leaving site
• Provide on-site system handovers and user training to customers where required
• Act as a technical point of contact on site, clearly communicating outcomes, next steps, and follow-up actions to customers and the remote support team
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of security products, software, firmware, and installation methods
• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures at all times
• Participate in internal and external training, certification, and competency assessments
• Support, mentor, or supervise junior engineers when required
• Any other duties required to carry out the Security Engineer
• Adhere to the all the Company policies and procedures

At a glance: the qualifications we’ll be looking for

• Extensive experience installing and supporting security systems
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Access Control, CCTV, and Intruder/Alarm Systems, including commissioning and fault diagnosis
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in security system installation, maintenance, and support
• ECS card /SSSTS (Ideally or prepared to take test)
• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Strong IT skills, including system software configuration and reporting tools
• Experience operating company vehicles, tools, and test equipment
• Willing to undertake IPAF, PASMA training if required by the business
• Proven experience working with multi-manufacturer systems such as Hikvision, Hanwha, Paxton, Orisec (or equivalent)
• Confident working independently, making technical decisions with minimal guidance
• Strong understanding of system design documentation, drawings, and specifications
• High standard of workmanship with strong attention to detail
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Experience working across multiple sectors such as retail, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or critical environments
• Ability to pass security vetting, including DBS, credit checks, social checks and employment referencing
• Experience of staying away from home for training and other request for installation programme
• Able to travel within the UK for training and other work assignments
• Used to spending time travelling each day to various location within the region or other areas as requested by management

What you’ll be like as a person

• Professional, calm, and confident when working on live customer sites
• Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with customers, colleagues, and support teams
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage workload independently
• Proactive problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset
• Honest, trust worthy, reliable, punctual, and professional
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to share knowledge and support others
• Strong commitment to delivering high levels of customer service

The benefits you’ll enjoy

• A competitive salary, plus paid overtime
• Career development support
• Employee referral bonus
• Wellness programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme

A few things to note

We’re an Equal Opportunities Employer and abide by the Equalities Act 2010. As a security company, it’s really important that we carry out background checks before you come and work with us. If your job application is successful, we’ll carry out a basic DBS, 5-year employment reference history, credit search, social media check, ID Verification, Right to Work check and 5-year address verification.

Find out more and apply today!

To learn more about us and what we do, visit our website at www.ifacility.co.uk.

If this sounds like it could be the role for you, please send your CV to careers@ifacility.co.uk – we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• Must hold a Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road