Field Service Engineer / CCTV / Access Control Systems

AWD
Manchester, United Kingdom
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 36K

Job location

Remote
Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

RAID
Intrusion Detection Systems
Web Platforms
Reliability of Systems

Job description

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Field Service Engineer with proven experience in CCTV, access control and electronic security systems.

As a Field Service Engineer you will carry out fault finding, planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across large-scale, integrated security systems within public space, transport and infrastructure environments.

The Field Service Engineer role is field based, covering sites across the region with occasional overnight stays. You will work remotely while being supported by an experienced technical team, ensuring high standards of customer service and system reliability., Your duties as the Field Service Engineer include:

  • Fault Finding and Repairs: Diagnose and repair analogue and digital CCTV, DVR and NVR systems across multi-site environments

  • Planned Preventative Maintenance: Complete PPM schedules to maintain system performance and compliance

  • Access Control Support: Maintain and repair access control systems including site mustering solutions

  • Perimeter Detection Systems: Support and maintain PID systems and associated security technologies

  • Control Room Systems: Provide maintenance and repair of managed and functional control room systems

  • Helpdesk Updates: Accurately update and close calls via the helpdesk following each service visit

  • Customer Service Delivery: Maintain professional standards of communication and presentation at all times

  • Vehicle Responsibility: Ensure any company vehicle is kept in safe and good working order

  • On-Call Support: Participate in the call out rota and provide out-of-hours reactive support as required

Requirements

  • Previous experience in CCTV systems, including analogue and digital platforms

  • Experience with access control systems and site mustering

  • Proven experience of fault finding, on-site repair and maintenance within electronic security environments

  • Sound knowledge of DVR, NVR and IP-based systems

  • Experience with networks and integrated security systems

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach

  • Confident completing documentation and using helpdesk systems

  • Flexible approach to travel, working off patch and occasional overnight stays

  • Excellent communication skills and customer-focused approach

  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK

DESIRABLE

  • Experience with perimeter intrusion detection systems (PID)

  • Knowledge of Galaxy alarms, CEM access control, Cortech GUI, Synergy or video matrix systems

  • Experience with RAID recording systems

  • First line repair experience on gates and barriers

  • Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

About the company

Ocular is an independent security systems integrator with over four decades of experience delivering security solutions across high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland. The company is committed to building long-lasting customer relationships by delivering exceptional service at every stage. Through strong partnerships with leading technology providers, Ocular remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering reliable, tailored security solutions to meet each customer's unique requirements. As part of Synectics Plc, our company values underpin everything we do, and we consistently recognise individuals within our business who demonstrate these behaviours.

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