Access Control Installation Engineer

 Access Control Installation Engineer

Swansea, with regular travel | Full-time | Starting ASAP

Do you enjoy solving problems, being hands on, and developing your technical skills? If you're motivated, eager to learn, and take pride in delivering quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an Access Control Installation Engineer to join our installation team. This is a field-based role covering sites across South Wales, installing and maintaining access control systems in a variety of environments.

Whether you already have industry experience or are looking to build a career in access control & security systems, we will provide full training and ongoing support for the right candidate.

The Role:

As an Access Control Installation Engineer, you'll be responsible for installing, commissioning, and maintaining access control systems. You'll work on a range of projects, from new-build construction sites to upgrades in occupied public buildings.

Experience with structured cabling, cable termination, or access control systems is beneficial. Familiarity with XPlan access systems is an advantage but not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Install structured cabling for access control systems.


• Install and wire control panels, magnetic locks, exit buttons, break glass units, readers, and sensors.


• Diagnose and rectify faults within access control cabling systems.


• Install containment systems including trunking, PVC and steel conduit, cable tray, and basket.


• Deliver a professional, courteous, and efficient service to clients.


• Work safely and effectively on construction sites and in occupied buildings.


• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.

  What We’re Looking For:

• Motivated and eager to learn.


• A strong problem solver with good practical skills.


• Reliable with an excellent work ethic.


• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Professional and confident when dealing with customers and other trades.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Ability to pass a DBS check.


• Competent using hand and power tools.


• Good communication and organisational skills.


• Willingness to travel throughout South Wales & beyond.

Desirable Qualifications

The following are advantageous but not essential, as training can be provided:

• ECS or CSCS Card.


• IPAF


• PASMA


• Experience installing structured cabling.


• Experience with access control systems or XPlan software.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.


• Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan


• Pension contributions above minimum requirement (matched up to 7%)


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays upon starting, increasing by a day each year to a maximum of 30 days


• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme


• Enhanced parental leave


• Technology scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Reward & recognition portal – including discounts/cashback at hundreds of retailers

If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role with excellent training, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on interesting projects across South Wales, we'd love to hear from you.