Access Control Engineer

Acecess Control Engineer

Location: Central London
Working Hours: 8am-4:30pm

Polyteck Building Services is seeking a skilled Access Control Engineer to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across multiple client sites in Central London. This role is vital in ensuring life safety systems remain compliant, reliable, and operational at all times.

Responsibilities

Operational Duties

* Perform installation, maintenance, and reactive servicing of fire and security systems.

* Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, and emergency call-outs.

* Ensure adequate labour, time, and materials are allocated for each job.

* Collaborate with purchasing to source necessary equipment.

* Complete job sheets and maintain accurate site documentation.

* Respond to reactive call-outs during and outside of working hours.

* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and risk assessments.

* Communicate effectively with clients and tenants.

Personal Conduct

* Maintain a professional image at all times.

* Demonstrate flexibility with working hours when required.

* Take ownership of responsibilities and contribute to company success.

* Mentor team members and provide constructive feedback.

* Uphold fairness and equal opportunity principles.

Team Collaboration

* Address challenges constructively and fairly.

* Train apprentices and share site-specific knowledge.

* Promote innovation and continuous improvement.

* Encourage initiative and idea-sharing within the team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Sales Growth: Engage with tenants to secure additional maintenance contracts.

* Efficiency: Minimise time on call-outs and reduce repeat visits.

* Cost Control: Limit material wastage and damage.

* Customer Satisfaction: Deliver high-quality workmanship and foster repeat business.

* Project Delivery: Complete tasks on time and within budget.

Required Skills

- Proven experience in 1st and 2nd fix wiring and fault finding.

- Strong competency in security and access control systems.

- Financial awareness and cost-conscious approach.

System Knowledge

- Access Control: Paxton 10, Paxton Net2, Impro PAC

- Entryphone Systems: Comelit, BPT, Videx, Fermax

- CCTV Systems: Hikvision, Dahua, Samsung (Analogue & IP)

- Intruder Alarms: Texecom, Galaxy, Pyronix

- Automated Gates/Doors/Barriers: Faac, CAME

- Fire Alarm Systems

- AOV Systems

Additional Notes

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role. It provides a framework but allows room for initiative and expertise. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary based on experience, with overtime opportunities

* Travel expenses covered for foot-mobile working

* Ongoing training and professional development

* Opportunity to work on high-profile Central London contracts

* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Pension scheme

* Company van provided

Requirements

Legal right to work in the UK

Offers subject to pre-employment checks and DBS clearance

If you haven’t heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities