Trainee Safety & Security Engineer

Overview

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

The Role

Our 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 include a programme of mentored training and development to assist the individual as required, but also with a view to future progression and succession planning.

We are looking for someone who has a previous skills on the tools who is looking for a new role .

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with 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.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Certifications/Qualifications
  
  
• Valid CSCS/ECS Card (desired not essential)
  
  
• DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments)
  
  
• IPAF/ PASMA/ Asbestos Awareness certification (desirable not essential )
  
  
• Recent/current electrical qualifications (desirable not essential )
  
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  Experience:
  
  
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Must hold the right to work in the UK

Must be over 18 for Security Clearance purposes

Enthusiasm to learn and an interest in problem solving

Self-motivated

Good IT skills

Ability to work at heights

Ability to work both independently and as a team player

Ability to work away from home for periods of time

Hold a driving licence for 12 months (beneficial)

Skills:

* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

* A broad entry level skillset in the industry

* Good administration skills with sound 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

At North we embrace the following 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