Field Engineering

Prime Purpose

Serve as a primary contact to meet our customer needs, to manage new installations, planned visits or reactive response calls. The individual is responsible for the effective and successful completion of the visit to improve our customer experience and meet our customers high expectations.

The Role: Field Engineer

Responsible to: Service/Installation Manager

Direct Reports: Field Management

NSB

Support Engineers

Technical Team

Other Key Relationships: Head of Sales & Head of National Accounts

Operations Management

UK Planning

UK Service Delivery Manager (NSB)

Control & Command

UK Training Manager (NTDC)

Distribution and Central stores

Aeromark Support Centre (ASC)

BAFE Compliance Team (Fire)

Key Result Areas

• To improve the quality of our customer experience to Secom customers, ensuring programme of works, first time fix rates and replans are improved. Ensuring PPMs and critical works are carried out within the required timescales. (Performance management)
• Communicate with all relevant employees and clients to ensure delivery times are met.
• Utilise Secom 's Operating platform and field app always, to ensure workflow is followed correctly.
• Responsible for uploading all documentation onto Secom 's operating platform.
• Commercial awareness to ensure hours on jobs are not expensed due to non-productivity.
• Understand and respond to all customers SLA 's and KPI agreements, (Performance management).
• Responsible for logging onto and off client 's portals and platforms.
• Delivering a first-class customer experience to improve retention and growth of key accounts and Fire within the Up.
• Manage client SLA/ KPI

Key Tasks

• Workflow: On shift and off shift must be used on the operating platform to ensure the correct information is carried onto engineer 's weekly performance sheet.
• Workflow: En-route must always be selected along with ETA for Secom to update our customers electronically.
• Workflow: Parts selected are the responsibility of the engineer to ensure the correct parts are ordered via Central stores.
• Workflow: Install paperwork must be uploaded and completed on the Secom operating platform.
• Follow the workflow on Secom 's field app to ensure the correct information is collected and invoiced correctly.
• To communicate with all departments on the progress of each job via the Secom operating platform and Field app.
• Responsibility of the engineer to collect parts from PUDO or Royal Mail pick up point.
• To attend any Secom customer site as instructed by NSB or Management
• To ensure daily targets are achieved.
• To successfully log onto and off clients portals and Control & Command.
• The responsibility of the employee is to ensure registration across all Secom platforms, HR, Payroll, ASC, mobile and Fleet.
• Planning of diary and route with NSB to meet companies and client 's expectations.
• To maintain inventory stock control of vehicle stock levels and record monthly for financial auditing purposes.
• Complete vehicle and ladder inspections weekly.
• To successfully mobilise new contacts into the business, managing transition phases from existing suppliers.
• All staff within the Operations function have role guides and clear objectives against which you will be regularly appraised, and that minimum expectations of the role of Manager to Engineer are set in terms of key metrics such as performance sheet, jobs per day, hand over delivery, snagging etc. (Performance management).
• To deliver and adopt the necessary business changes to processes and systems to ensure Secom meet our client 's expectations.
• Service and Installation organisation must follow the effective and efficient process for ordering parts and delivering them to site as required. In conjunction with Central Stores and Distribution.
• Health and Safety, enforcing standards, work safely.

The Person

The field engineer will have a proven track record of success in a Fire & Security Customer delivery role, including being part of a large field team. He or she will be highly numerate, and have a driven, can do approach. Experience of the Fire and Security Industry is preferred along with engineering acumen. To be able to demonstrate field experience within a large Service environment with similar characteristics to Secom (large field force, control by a service desk, impact of service quality, compliance etc.) would be a distinct advantage. The competency profile for this role is summarised as follows.

Setting Business Direction

• Customer awareness- who is the customer (internal or external), what are their needs, how are they best met.
• Analytical - breaks down problems/ challenges into their essential parts.
• Commercial - Impact of their actions to the UK Operation

Achieving Business Performance

• Concern for excellence- focus on high quality outcomes for all - externally and internally.
• Initiative - actively seeks opportunities and resolution to problems without direction from others.
• Critical information seeking - actively seeks key information for decision making.
• Result focus- sets targets and expectations for self and others.

Self-Management

• Goals - set clear goals and develops strategies to achieve these efficiently and effectively.
• Flexibility and Adaptability- works effectively in a variety of situations, appreciates different perspectives.
• Assertiveness - strongly pushes forward and overcomes obstacles where necessary.
• Self Confidence - belief in one’s own ability to achieve a successful outcome.

Top Skills and Proficiencies

• Engineering skills
• Customer care/facing skills
• Accountability & Responsibility
• Fault finding skills
• Decision making
• Deadline orientated
• Planning and organising
• Communication Skills
• Influencing and Leading
• Team work
• Adaptability

SECOM Plc is part of the SECOM Group of companies, headquartered in Japan and operating in 22 countries worldwide. As a leader in providing customised security and fire solutions, we are committed to supporting our employees through a strong benefits package and excellent career development opportunities.

We offer clear pathways for growth, with many of our senior leaders and directors having started as engineers or sales people. Our apprenticeship programme is one of the best in the industry, providing hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to gain an industry-recognised Level 3 qualification. Additionally, all staff have access to our National Training and Development Centre Academy for upskilling and career progression.

Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, pension scheme, Aviva health insurance (including Digital GP), BUPA dental care, and life cover. Employees also enjoy discounts on health assessments through Nuffield Health and can save up to 43% on bikes via the cycle-to-work scheme. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling services, mental health support, and resources to help employees manage personal or work-related challenges

The SECOM Rewards Programme gives employees access to exclusive discounts at over 900 UK retailers, including savings on groceries, travel, utilities, and more. Employees also receive discounts on security systems for their homes. Additionally, some roles are provided with company vehicles, fuel cards for business use, and paid travel time to support our team.

We are proud of our sustainability initiatives, earning a Gold rating from EcoVadis for our focus on sustainable practices, and we are committed to achieving net-zero emissions.

With a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Glassdoor, and a 5-star rating on Trust Pilot, SECOM is recognised for fostering a positive work environment where employees are valued and supported, and customer service is our priority. Join SECOM for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and a focus on innovation and trust.

info@secom.plc.uk
Head Office:
Secom House, 52 Godstone Rd, Kenley, CR8 5JF
020 8645 5400