Security Systems Service Engineer

Base Location: Havant 

Salary: £28,300 to £42,500 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. 

Working Pattern: Permanent  | Full Time 

The role 

Group Security and Investigation staff provide an integral part of protecting SSE assets. A service engineer’s primary role will be to assist the Engineering team in the southern counties to carry out planned maintenance, Ad hoc work and reactive service calls predominately in the southern area of the UK. 

This is a service engineer role and the job role requires working core operational hours from 8AM to 5PM. Additionally there are occasions to work outside normal working hours.

You will 

- To carry out security system maintenances and reactive tasks at SSE sites in the allocated operational area. 

- To assist Area Manager’s with smaller security installation projects and provide support when otherwise directed. 

- To identify minor / major security system faults and support any upgrade projects where necessary. 

- Assist other members of the engineering team with technical issues and larger faults or as directed. 

- Stand by engineering duties are required in the southern region. Candidate must be willing to support stand by arrangements. 

You have 

- Excellent organisational aptitude and the desire to drive efficiency. You will be expected to be flexible as the role will demand multi-tasking. 

 - The proficiency to evaluate a situation under pressure utilising your expertise, judgement skills and dynamic decision making. 

- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft and Security system configuration applications. 

- A good level of knowledge on all aspects of security systems including CCTV and Access control. Competent in the maintenance and installation of electronic security systems. 

- Highly motivated and flexible to travel as and when required with the ability work away from home when operational requirements demand and hold a valid UK Driving license 

About our Business 

Human Resources (Integrated Services): Over 14,000 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (Integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

Flexible benefits to fit your life 

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. 

Work with an equal opportunity employer 

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you. 

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. 

Ready to apply? 

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. 

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