Security Installer

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Job Title: Security Installer

Location: North West - Warrington Head office.

Role Purpose:

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Installer to join our team at Galliford Try.

Working on our United Utilities Frameworks within the Asset Intelligence Business, you will support the delivery of electronic security installation works across operational water and wastewater treatment sites.

Reporting to the Site Manager and working closely with the wider Project Delivery Team, you will be responsible for the installation and testing of security systems on multi-disciplinary security, fire and electrical projects, predominantly within the water industry.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Installing and testing electronic security systems, including intruder detection, CCTV/VSS, access control and intercom systems.
• Supporting the installation of associated containment systems and cabling infrastructure.
• Assisting with PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems) installations where required.
• Working from approved drawings, specifications, permits, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensuring all installation activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
• Protecting existing site assets and working safely within live operational environments.
• Communicating progress, site issues and material requirements effectively with site management and delivery teams.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities to ensure successful project delivery.

About You:

We're looking for someone with experience installing electronic security systems within construction, infrastructure or operational environments. You'll also hold a valid ECS or CSCS card and have a good understanding of safe systems of work and industry best practice.

• Experience installing and commissioning electronic security systems, including intruder detection, CCTV/VSS, access control and intercom systems.
• Experience installing containment systems and undertaking cabling, dressing, glanding, terminating and connecting field devices and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of security and electrical installation safety practices, permit-to-work systems and isolation procedures.
• Experience working around live operational environments, ideally within utilities, water, infrastructure or similar sectors.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, installation details, cable schedules, device schedules and site instructions.
• A strong focus on quality, safety and delivering work right first time.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites as project requirements demand.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Experience with PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contactChloe Wharton - Chloe.Wharton @gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”