Trainee Engineer - Technology Projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as an ambitious Trainee Engineer in our Technology Projects division and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth

This is a field based, UK wide role, so it is imperative that you are happy to travel /work away from home.

Essential Competencies:

• You will be forward thinking with an eye for detail.


• You will be expected to work as part of a team.


• You will be a quick learner, motivated to pick up the intricacies of the role as quickly as possible.


• Some basic Electrical experience / knowledge would be advantageous.


Role and Responsibilities (Once you are trained)

Installation and testing of Electrical Security Power Fence systems, CCTV & access control to LV/HV/GIS Sub Stations, Power Generating Stations, Waste To Power Plants, Wind Farms, Solar Parks, Telecommunications, Data centres, Water Industry and MOD infrastructures

Liaising with the client on site and dealing with design issues with the architects and project managers etc. To ensure that works that fall within our scope are carried out in a safe, diligent, professional and timely manner

Not limited to working extensively within the Utilities Sector to provide Installation, Service and Maintenance of all types of Electrical Security Power Fence Systems, CCTV & Access control to include:

• Gallagher systems


• Access control


• CCTV


• Support to other areas of the business where required - PowerFence and Geoquip Technologies


Once trained, the candidate will be able to demonstrate key Electrical skills not limited to:

• Use of digital volt meters


• Installation of Electrical Fence, CCTV. & Access Control


• Fault diagnosis on Electrical Fence, CCTV. & Access Control systems


• Detecting and reporting defects, snags and complaints


• Responsibility for Van Stock / Replenishment and Stock Taking


• Competency in problem solving and an ability to make diligent recommendations


• Demonstration to Clients and End Users of completed systems or individual work(s)


• Provide training to other Engineers and Company Staff where required


• Arranging PAT / CAT and Meter Calibrations for company issued equipment


• Completion of Asset Tagging and Registration of Information


• Candidates must be PC and IT literate as recording of data and email are an important job requirement


You will be an integral part of the Cyber/Technology Team, ensuring the works are carried out in a safe, diligent, professional and timely manner.