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Safety and Security Maintenance Engineer

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Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Usworth, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£27k - £27k Annual
Full-Time
Safety & Security Engineer – Career Change Opportunity

Job Title:Safety & Security Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £27k rising to £30k on completion of set Milestones

Type: Opportunity to Retrain

Sector: Public Sector

Job Description

Looking to retrain or switch careers from a hands-on trade into a growing industry?

We’re offering a structured pathway into Life Safety & Security engineering — ideal for electricians, installers, or those with a practical background who want to build a long-term career in a new sector.

Our Safety and Security engineering team is at the heart of our business. Multi-skilled across multiple technologies and product ranges, our engineers possess a wide range of knowledge built up over many years. Customer service oriented and driven to deliver the very best levels of engineering, our engineers take pride in their daily work.

This role will report to the Lead Supervisor Engineer and includes a structured personal development programme of mentored training linked to progression milestones with salary increments and the opportunity to learn on the job, working with experienced colleagues. Development through the Advance at North programme will incorporate CCTV, Access Control, Fire, and intruder systems, from basic cabling through installation to commissioning and provides a fast-track route to becoming a qualified Safety and Security engineer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Develop skills and understanding of life safety and security systems through instructor lead face to face and online training, and in house training systems.

Assist senior engineers with survey, configuration, installation, commissioning, and servicing of our wide range of field equipment including, Fire and Intruder Alarms systems, CCTV, Access Control, Public address & Voice Alarm systems.

Assist senior engineers with Retrofit upgrades / extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages.

Provide high levels of customer services.

Develop an understanding of site plans, to allow installs to take part based on site survey documentation.

Complete documentation in line with company standards.

Work within strict H&S guidelines.

Develop knowledge and build experience to enable the post holder to advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure assigned work is effectively delivered, completed on time, and to the required quality standards.

Ensure all works are recorded using business systems and each job is signed off by the client.

Ensure site Health and Safety compliance and escalate any immediate issues to line management.

Provide high levels of customer service and ensure the company is always represented professionally.

What We’re Looking For

Background in a hands-on trade (e.g. electrical, construction, installation)

Keen to retrain and develop a new skillset

Practical, reliable and motivated

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full Clean UK driving licence - Must be over 19+ due to Company Insurance Policy

Ability to work at heights and in different site environments

Certifications/Qualifications

Have or work towards gaining the following;

DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments)

FESS Qualification

Asbestos Awareness certification

ECS Card

IPAF (Access Platform license)

PASMA (Scaffold Tower license)

Experience:

Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team under the guidance of the senior engineer.

Flexible and self-motivated taking pride in your work.

Keen to develop knowledge of industry standard manufacturers products such as Bosch, Dahau, Genetec, Gent, Advanced, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including:

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs

Employee assistance programmes

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .

We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

www.north.tech

Reference: 225166798

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Safety and Security Maintenance Engineer

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Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library

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Usworth, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£27k - £27k Annual
Full-Time
Safety & Security Engineer – Career Change Opportunity

Job Title:Safety & Security Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £27k rising to £30k on completion of set Milestones

Type: Opportunity to Retrain

Sector: Public Sector

Job Description

Looking to retrain or switch careers from a hands-on trade into a growing industry?

We’re offering a structured pathway into Life Safety & Security engineering — ideal for electricians, installers, or those with a practical background who want to build a long-term career in a new sector.

Our Safety and Security engineering team is at the heart of our business. Multi-skilled across multiple technologies and product ranges, our engineers possess a wide range of knowledge built up over many years. Customer service oriented and driven to deliver the very best levels of engineering, our engineers take pride in their daily work.

This role will report to the Lead Supervisor Engineer and includes a structured personal development programme of mentored training linked to progression milestones with salary increments and the opportunity to learn on the job, working with experienced colleagues. Development through the Advance at North programme will incorporate CCTV, Access Control, Fire, and intruder systems, from basic cabling through installation to commissioning and provides a fast-track route to becoming a qualified Safety and Security engineer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Develop skills and understanding of life safety and security systems through instructor lead face to face and online training, and in house training systems.

Assist senior engineers with survey, configuration, installation, commissioning, and servicing of our wide range of field equipment including, Fire and Intruder Alarms systems, CCTV, Access Control, Public address & Voice Alarm systems.

Assist senior engineers with Retrofit upgrades / extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages.

Provide high levels of customer services.

Develop an understanding of site plans, to allow installs to take part based on site survey documentation.

Complete documentation in line with company standards.

Work within strict H&S guidelines.

Develop knowledge and build experience to enable the post holder to advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure assigned work is effectively delivered, completed on time, and to the required quality standards.

Ensure all works are recorded using business systems and each job is signed off by the client.

Ensure site Health and Safety compliance and escalate any immediate issues to line management.

Provide high levels of customer service and ensure the company is always represented professionally.

What We’re Looking For

Background in a hands-on trade (e.g. electrical, construction, installation)

Keen to retrain and develop a new skillset

Practical, reliable and motivated

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full Clean UK driving licence - Must be over 19+ due to Company Insurance Policy

Ability to work at heights and in different site environments

Certifications/Qualifications

Have or work towards gaining the following;

DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments)

FESS Qualification

Asbestos Awareness certification

ECS Card

IPAF (Access Platform license)

PASMA (Scaffold Tower license)

Experience:

Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team under the guidance of the senior engineer.

Flexible and self-motivated taking pride in your work.

Keen to develop knowledge of industry standard manufacturers products such as Bosch, Dahau, Genetec, Gent, Advanced, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including:

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs

Employee assistance programmes

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .

We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

www.north.tech
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Reference: 225166798

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