Trainee Installations Engineer in Birmingham

Trainee Installation Engineer at Wireless CCTV in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Salary Range: £29,000

Wireless CCTV Installations team is growing! We are looking to expand our Field Engineering team and have vacancies for Trainee Installation Engineers based out of our Birmingham office.  

Are you looking for a new engineering/technician role? Does the installation of CCTV systems interest you? 

If so, then Wireless CCTV might have the next opportunity for you!  

Starting salary of £27,000 increasing to £31,000 within 12 months PLUS overtime and on-call payments  

Role Overview: 

A Trainee Installation Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of CCTV systems. Full in-house training is provided, along with a comprehensive skills matrix aligned with salary reviews. You will be required to drive to sites located within an approximate 2-hour radius from our Birmingham Office.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Install CCTV systems at client sites, ensuring proper setup and configuration 
• Commission new systems and ensure they are fully operational 
• Perform regular maintenance checks and repairs on CCTV equipment to ensure maximum functionality 
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to CCTV systems 
• Provide technical support and training to clients on the use of CCTV equipment 
• Keep detailed logs of service calls, maintenance tasks, and repairs 
• Ensure installations comply with relevant codes of practice and safety standards 
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to health and safety procedures 
• Liaise with clients in a professional and approachable manner  

The Benefits: 

• Starting annual salary of £27,000, with clear opportunities for salary increases through training and performance within our skills framework, up to £31,000 within 12 months. 
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays. 
• Private healthcare and dental care schemes, supplying wellness and mental health support services. 
• Company pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing with length of service. 
• Life Insurance of 4 x basic salary 
• Access to retail discounts via Mintago finance and wellbeing hub. 
• External training including nationally recognised accreditations: EUSR, PASMA and IPAF. 

Your Qualifications, Experience and Skills: 

• Experience in a security role, with knowledge of installation and servicing CCTV systems is not essential for our trainee opportunity.
• NVQ Level 3 in Security Systems is desirable 
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence required  
• Employment subject to successful security screening and enhanced disclosure check  
• Have a passion for technology & engineering 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills: a customer-first approach is at the forefront of everything we do, so it is important that our core values are reflected in your work  
• Ability to work within a team and also independently is key to this role 
• A strong work ethic with a desire to learn is essential 
• Organisation and great attention to detail

About WCCTV: 

WCCTV was founded in 2001, in the UK and is the market leader for rapid deployment, mobile surveillance systems specifically designed to deliver video securely and efficiently via 4G LTE networks. 

In 2021, the Private Equity Firm LDC, made a substantial investment into WCCTV. This investment will allow us to rapidly scale and grow in the UK and continue our services as a market leader. 

In addition to this investment and other awards, WCCTV were named in association to The Independent’s E2E Tech 100 List, as one of the UK’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies. 

We believe our employees are our strongest asset and for that reason, we are dedicated to supporting their professional and personal development. 

If you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience, please click ‘apply’ today to be considered as our Installation Engineer – we would love to hear from you. 

WCCTV is an equal opportunities employer, inviting applications from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusivity in our workforce.