Trainee Engineer - Technology Projects

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Job description

Join us and help deliver the exceptional, every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as an ambitious Trainee Engineer in our Technology Projects division and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.

This is a field based, UK wide role, so it is imperative that you are happy to travel / work away from home.

Essential Competencies

• You will be forward thinking with an eye for detail.
• You will be expected to work as part of a team.
• You will be a quick learner, motivated to pick up the intricacies of the role as quickly as possible.
• Some basic Electrical experience / knowledge would be advantageous.

Role And Responsibilities (Once You Are Trained)

Installation and testing of Electrical Security Power Fence systems, CCTV & access control to LV/HV/GIS Sub Stations, Power Generating Stations, Waste To Power Plants, Wind Farms, Solar Parks, Telecommunications, Data centres, Water Industry and MOD infrastructures.

Liaising with the client on site and dealing with design issues with the architects and project managers etc. To ensure that works that fall within our scope are carried out in a safe, diligent, professional and timely manner.

Not Limited To Working Extensively Within The Utilities Sector To Provide Installation, Service And Maintenance Of All Types Of Electrical Security Power Fence Systems, CCTV & Access Control To Include:

• Gallagher systems
• Access control
• CCTV
• Support to other areas of the business where required - PowerFence and Geoquip Technologies.

Once trained, the candidate will be able to demonstrate key Electrical skills not limited to:

• Use of digital volt meters.
• Installation of Electrical Fence, CCTV, & Access Control.
• Fault diagnosis on Electrical Fence, CCTV, & Access Control systems.
• Detecting and reporting defects, snags and complaints.
• Responsibility for Van Stock / Replenishment and Stock Taking.
• Competency in problem solving and an ability to make diligent recommendations.
• Demonstration to Clients and End Users of completed systems or individual work(s).
• Provide training to other Engineers and Company Staff where required.
• Arranging PAT / CAT and Meter Calibrations for company issued equipment.
• Completion of Asset Tagging and Registration of Information.
• Candidates must be PC and IT literate as recording of data and email are an important job requirement.

You will be an integral part of the Cyber/Technology Team, ensuring the works are carried out in a safe, diligent, professional and timely manner.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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