About the Role
Johnson Controls is seeking a dedicated CCTV Preventative Maintenance Engineer to perform routine maintenance, inspections, and proactive fault finding on CCTV systems, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance on various CCTV systems, including IP, analogue, and hybrid setups, cameras, NVRs/DVRs, VMS platforms, and associated infrastructure.
- Conduct thorough inspections of CCTV equipment, cabling, and connections to identify potential issues, wear and tear, or defects.
- Clean camera lenses, housings, and other components to ensure clear image quality.
- Verify proper camera alignment, focus, and field of view.
- Update firmware to existing CCTV & network devices.
- Test and verify the functionality of all CCTV system components, including recording, playback, remote access, and alarm integrations.
- Perform firmware updates and software patches as required to ensure system security and optimal performance.
- Diagnose and rectify minor faults or escalate complex issues to senior engineers or relevant departments.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support and guidance to clients on system operation and basic troubleshooting.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company procedures.
- Manage and maintain vehicle stock and tools effectively.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest CCTV technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
- Participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support if required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, demonstrating a professional and helpful approach.
Requirements
- Proven experience (e.g. 2+ years) in preventative maintenance and servicing of CCTV systems.
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP) and basic networking concepts as they relate to IP CCTV systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Proficient in the use of hand and power tools relevant to CCTV installation and maintenance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical individuals.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full UK driving license.
- Comfortable working at heights and in various environments.
Skills
- CCTV systems maintenance
- IP CCTV systems
- Analogue CCTV systems
- Hybrid CCTV systems
- NVRs/DVRs
- VMS platforms
- Firmware updates
- Network protocols (TCP/IP)
- Networking concepts
- Technical manual interpretation
- Schematic interpretation
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Fault-finding
- Diagnostic skills
- Hand and power tool usage
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Client support
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Working at heights
- Working in various environments
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CSCS, IPAF, PASMA, specific manufacturer training)
- Technical knowledge of various CCTV camera types (e.g., IP, HDCVI, TVI, AHD)
- Hikvision
- Dahua
- Avigilon
- Milestone
- Access control systems
- Intruder alarm systems
- Basic electrical knowledge
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-call rota
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive basic salary with excellent additional earnings potential
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Mobile phone
- Company laptop
- Optional Overtime
- Generous callout payments
- Travel Time
- Engineering Commission scheme/Sales referral incentive scheme
- Pension – we match up to 7%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Uniform
- All PPE
- Tools
- Ongoing training
- Industry leading Health & Safety
- Employee assistance program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff referral scheme up to £2,000
About the Company
- Johnson Controls is a growing team.
