Installation Team Leader
£38,351 Plus location allowance £1,750
Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with frequent overseas travel and the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, undertake security systems installations, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is varied and crucial in keeping the UK government, its people and information safe. We never lose sight of our people and the importance of the skills that each of our people have. We align your interests, aspirations and development with the business needs to support our current mission.
Job description
Our Security Systems Engineers design, install and maintain technical systems around the world. We design, install, and maintain intruder detection systems, access control systems, public address systems and video surveillance systems among other security system installations.
As an inspirational, motivating and driven team leader, we are looking for somebody who embellishes a challenge. The challenges of working on technical security systems, coupled with deployments around the world, in different environments, climates and cultures. If you're ready to apply your skills and expertise to projects both here in the UK and overseas and be part of our global mission, we want you to be a part of it.
Responsibilities
1. Lead small teams installing security systems in the UK and overseas.
2. Manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams during installations.
3. Provide professional input on designs to meet necessary standards and customer needs.
4. Assist with equipment preparation prior to installation and supervise on-site installations.
5. Maintain technical drawings and produce post-work reports.
6. Ensure compliance with risk assessments and Health & Safety policies.
7. Maintain professional development and knowledge of the latest technologies and best practices.
Qualifications
With good technical security system installation skills, along with a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, you’ll have completed and maintained a form of Health and Safety qualification, including, IOSH, SSSTS, SMSTS, or NEBOSH. It’s important that you have surveying and installation skills in at least one of the following skill sets – CCTV, IDS, IAPA, ACS or Radio and a fundamental understanding of premises cabling – as well as the ability to write and interpret technical documents. Experience of task managing teams and working in a similar role in the UK or overseas would be desirable, as would an understanding of construction design management requirements.
Benefits
We’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/.
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
It all matters.
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