Safety and Security Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5245 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and North is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5245 Security system installers and repairers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
Sector: Public Sector
Job Description
Our 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 include a programme of mentored training and development to assist the individual as required, but also with a view to future progression and succession planning.
Responsibilities:
- Servicing on our wide range of Enterprise Level CCTV and Access Control Systems.
- Retrofit upgrades / extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages.
- Provide high levels of customer service.
- Understanding site plans, to allow installs to take part based on site survey documentation.
- Reactive call outs to site, with an aim to provide a first-time fix.
- Provide on-site technical support and solutions to customers during both reactive and planned visits.
- Complete documentation in line with company standards.
- Work as part of a 24/7 on call rota.
- Advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency.
- Adhering to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.
For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.
Experience:
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Technical expertise in predominant skillset area and deep understanding of Electronic Security and Life Safety Systems.
- Enterprise level system experience in CCTV and Access Control (desirable).
- Competent admin skills with sound working knowledge of internal business systems.
- Sound commercial awareness, knowledge of design and pricing of systems and upgrades.
- Service oriented but can interchange on Install related tasks when required.
- Good verbal communicator.
- Excellent team player and relationship builder.
- Previous employment within a BAFE/ SSAIB/ NSI accredited company (desirable).
- Valid CSCS/ECS Card.
- IPAF/ PASMA/ Asbestos Awareness certification (desirable).
- Knowledge of industry standard manufacturers.
- Can-do attitude and will to succeed.
- Empathetic and supportive.
- Best practice delivery focused.
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
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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Where this offer sits in the market
Security system installers and repairers (SOC 5245) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~9k in sample- Middle half £31,824–~41,184
- Median £36,504
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. North holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5245 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.