Job Description

TO BE BASED Huddersfield and nearby areas - Willing to travel and stay away up to 4 nights a week

We are looking for an trainee engineer who will work alongside one of our senior engineers. They will have a position approach and will be willing to learn.

GSS Management Services Ltd is a growing security services company providing CCTV, Security guarding and associate security services to clients across the construction industry. Our growth means we need more people with the right attitude to identity and solve problems.

As an trainee engineer you'll join our team and deliver a host of services including CCTV installation, intruder systems and IT networking to clients Nationwide.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Installation, servicing / maintenance, testing, commissioning of Intruder Alarm Systems - IP Surveillance Systems and Access Control Systems or related equipment, following drawing of electrical layouts and building plans in accordance with SSAIB and relevant Codes of Practice/Policies.

Take instructions from the senior engineer and observe them when showing you how to do different tasks. Senior engineer will train you from the very basics to being able to install a full system on your own.

Providing a quality installation in the most methodical and efficient manner, including the ability to digest detailed scope of works and working drawings.

Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues with video losses, connection issues, cable cuts and testing the systems each time with the monitoring station to ensure detection is working as it should.

Cleaning and checking full system on each site visit.

Liaising and communicating with site teams to inform them about works being carried out, requesting remedial works, and conducting site surveys.

Liaising with ARC (Alarm receiving centres)

Production of high-quality commissioning and handover documentation and as fit drawings.

Maintaining a safe work environment at all times and have a good understanding of Health and Safety i.e., Method, Risk assessments, safe working procedures etc.

Client training and demonstration of systems to explain the systems working and functionality.

Attend staff meetings and health and safety toolbox talks.

Collect and drop equipment off either from the main office in Wetherby, the farm in Thorp Arch, or other teams.

Completing Go Canvas/maintenance forms forms for each site visit whether this is an install, maintenance or decommission visit.

Reporting and communicating any issues to the management team.

Any other ad-hoc task requested by GSS.

Technical Competencies - Essential

Demonstrate a general knowledge of all Security Systems.

Demonstrate strong communication skills.

Sound administration skills with an understanding of the importance of paperwork and the accuracy and timeliness of submission of same.

Complete any relevant health and safety tests/qualifications required to access site and carry out works above.

Full Driving License (subject to inspection for company insurances)

Employment will be subject to successful BS7858 security screening and Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS).

Must be willing to work away for up to 4 nights a week (England, Scotland and Wales) and stay overnight in hotels (hotels provided by GSS and 25.00 overnight allowance granted)

Main Skills

Impeccable attention to detail.

Great multitasking skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work well in a team and communicate.

Organised, focused & practical.

Hands on & can-do attitude.

Quick learner.

Confidence.

Benefits include: Holiday pay and full PPE provided

West Yorkshire/Huddersfield - Willing to travel and stay awake up to 4 nights a week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: On the road