Anchor Group Services
Technical Services Engineer
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Technical Services Engineer
Technical Services Engineer – Electronic Security & Car Park Management Systems
Job Role
Technical Services Engineer
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)
- Flexible to meet business needs
Pay
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location
Ideally based in the North West (Chester area), with regular national travel required. Open to candidates outside the region who can commit to frequent travel across the UK.
Reports To
Technical Services Director
Overview
We are recruiting an experienced electronic security systems engineer for our Technical Services division within the Anchor Group Services.
The successful candidate will:
- Install and maintain intruder alarm, access control, and CCTV systems (manufacturers: HikVision, Dahua, Avigilon, Galaxy, Texecom, Pyronix, Paxton, Hid, Assa Abloy)
- Work with car park management systems, including ANPR cameras, payment machines, exemption tablets, and 4G routers
- Support rapid deployment solutions for vacant properties (training provided if needed)
Discretionary but beneficial experience:
- ANPR system installation & maintenance
- Rapid deployment systems
About The Role
As a Technical Services Engineer, you will:
- Oversee installation and maintenance of electronic security and car park management systems
- Demonstrate expertise in multiple technologies while upskilling on new systems as required
- Provide nationwide coverage for customers (travel is mandatory, with occasional overnight stays)
- Occasionally support diverse revenue streams within the Anchor Group Services portfolio
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Key work details:
- Standard hours: Monday–Friday (9AM–5PM)
- Flexibility may be required to meet customer demand
- Premier Inn Business account available for travel accommodation
Main Responsibilites
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System Installations & Maintenance
- Wired & wireless intruder alarm systems
- Access control systems
- CCTV systems
- Automated gates/barriers
- Intercom systems
- Rapid deployment systems
- Car park management solutions (ANPR cameras, 4G routers, payment terminals, exemption tablets, signage)
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Technical & Practical Tasks
- Connecting equipment to fused spurs/carriers for power supply
- Supporting sales team with site surveys & system designs
- Troubleshooting & fault-finding
- Civil works (cable ducting installation, bases for equipment, camera/signage poles)
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Administrative & Compliance
- Completing relevant job sheets & paperwork
Requirements
Essential:
- A 5-year employment history
- Full driving licence (essential)
- Previous industry-related experience
- Basic understanding of safety systems
- Problem-solving & organisational skills
- Excellent IT/computer literacy
- Fundamental networking knowledge
- Strong communication skills
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Desirable:
- Qualified electrician
- Valid ECS card
- Valid IPAF (MPS/HE-sizing) licence
- Experience with car park management solutions
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Premier Inn Business account card
- Career development via Anchor Academy
- Supplier-specific training as needed
- Auto Enrolment Pension
- Access to Stream financial rewards (pay-as-you-earn bonuses)
- Uniform fully provided
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling)
- Hospital Saturday Fund
- Reward & Recognition awards
Application
Apply now—we’ll be in touch soon.
Alternative Job Titles (Common Alternatives):
Technical Support Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Technical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Service Engineer, Customer Support Engineer (Technical), Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer
Commute Considerations:
North West: Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Warrington, Salford, Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool, etc. Nationwide: Applicants who can travel frequently (e.g., London, Birmingham, Glasgow) may also apply.
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