About The Role
Position: Security Engineer
Location: Westhill, Aberdeenshire
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Company: i-Protech Technology Ltd
Due to continued growth, i-Protech Technology Ltd is looking to recruit an experienced Security Engineer to join our team in Westhill.
This is a varied field-based role covering the installation, service, maintenance and commissioning of electronic security systems across domestic and commercial sites.
The successful candidate will work across CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire detection systems and will be expected to deliver work to a consistently high technical and customer-service standard.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, understands the importance of proper testing and commissioning and is comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role will include:
- Installation of intruder alarm systems
- Installation of CCTV systems
- Installation of access control systems
- Installation and maintenance of fire detection systems
- Service and planned preventative maintenance visits
- Fault finding and remedial works
- System takeovers and upgrades
- Programming and commissioning of security systems
- Setting up and testing alarm signalling and monitoring connections
- Carrying out full functional testing before systems are handed over
- Liaising with Alarm Receiving Centres where required
- Ensuring intruder and confirmed alarm signalling is correctly tested and documented
- Configuring network-connected CCTV and security equipment
- Carrying out system demonstrations and customer handovers
- Completing service reports, commissioning records and certification accurately
- Identifying additional faults or remedial work while on site
- Working from drawings, specifications and job information
- Assisting with surveys and technical assessments where required
- Maintaining a high standard of workmanship, presentation and site cleanliness
- Ensuring work complies with relevant standards, manufacturer requirements and company procedures
- Working closely with the office and technical team to ensure jobs are completed properly and outstanding issues are followed through
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is technically capable, reliable and takes responsibility for the quality of their work.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience as a security systems engineer
- Experience with intruder alarms and CCTV systems
- Good fault-finding and diagnostic ability
- Experience programming and commissioning security equipment
- A good understanding of alarm signalling and monitored systems
- Confidence dealing directly with customers
- Strong attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to work independently
- A professional and dependable approach
- A full UK driving licence
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- Pyronix
- HKC
- Hikvision
- CSL DualCom
- Access control systems
- Fire detection systems
- ARC signalling and police response systems
- SSAIB-compliant systems
- Network/IP configuration
Training can be provided on manufacturers and systems where required, and we would consider applicants who have strong core security experience even if they have not worked with every system we use.
THE TYPE OF PERSON WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an engineer who understands that installing the equipment is only part of the job.
Systems must be properly tested, commissioned, documented and proven operational before leaving site.
The successful candidate should be someone who takes ownership of their work, raises issues when something cannot be completed and ensures outstanding items are properly recorded and followed through.
Good communication is also important, both with customers and with the wider i-Protech team.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Permanent, full-time position
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company vehicle
- Company pension
- Holiday entitlement
- Manufacturer and technical training
- Varied domestic and commercial workload
- Opportunity to work across a broad range of modern security technologies
- Support from an experienced technical and office team
- Career development opportunities as the business continues to grow
ABOUT US
i-Protech Technology Ltd is an established electrical, renewable energy and security company based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Our security division provides intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire detection systems for domestic and commercial customers.
We are SSAIB accredited for intruder alarms and CCTV and place a strong emphasis on technical quality, compliance, customer service and completing work correctly first time.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested in joining our team? Send your CV together with a short covering note outlining your relevant experience to: