Job summary
Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
About DIO
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�- How the Defence Infrastructure Organisation Supports Defence
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
About Security Services Group (SSG)
Security Services Group (SSG) is a business unit within the DIO which assists the MoD and the wider Government Estate in meeting its security requirements.
SSG has over 230 staff located throughout the UK, Germany, Cyprus and Gibraltar who are responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of security systems across the MOD and Government Estate.
To find out more about SSG and our specialist role within Government and MOD please visit: Website:
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Security Services Group (SSG) provides specialist security advice, compliance and assurance to areas of the public sector that require the highest levels of security protection. SSG is the Government�s expert provider specialising in design, installation and maintenance of both custom in-house security systems and highly accredited commercial products on the government estate.�
Working as part of a 230-person team, we provide full life support services to UK Defence and Government sites throughout the UK and overseas.�
We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Security Technician in the SSG�s South West Team which has its main office at Shrivenham Defence Academy.
As a SSG Technician you will have the chance to work on a variety of technically sophisticated projects protecting UK Defence and Government sites.
Person specification
You will be tasked from home and for most of the time you will be working in the field being required to travel between various governmental and military sites. We will provide you with the choice of a non-liveried company vehicle to work in your region and you can opt in to use this for personal use.
We require professional individuals to serve SSG customers on a wide range of security systems including Intruder Alarm (IAS), External & Perimeter Intruder Detection, Video Surveillance (VSS), Automatic Access Control (AACS) and Control Room IAS and VSS & AACS Standard Monitoring Systems.
Specific system training will be provided.
Other duties include:
� � �Being the key point of contact to customers on a day-to-day basis�
� � �Attending to maintenance and installation enquiries during core hours
� � �Participating in an on-call rota to provide 24-hour emergency cover for the service
� � �Conducting checks and audits on customer systems
� � �Accurately estimating costs of all materials and labour needed for minor works, additions and alterations�
� � �Ordering materials from suppliers and providing equipment lists to the Project Manager�
� � �Providing technical assistance at all levels and building solutions to technical and design problems�
� � �Undertaking trade supervision for subcontractors
� � �Ensuring all job-related administration is accurate and reported in a timely way�
� � �Adherence to work-related and site related health and safety guidelines
Your time will be typically spent working within your allocated region, however as SSG are involved in numerous overseas projects there are opportunities to work for short periods of time in Europe. This role will also require operating away from home providing support within the region and to the other SSG UK regional teams, staying in overnight accommodation as required.
Once onboarded, the successful candidate will be put through the application process to achieve the higher Developed Vetting security clearance level.
Where applicable, the following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary: travel time (where travel is external to core hours), on-call allowance, recall-to-duty allowance, environmental (Radiation) allowance, travel and subsistence package when working out of your region and overtime.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Employment Hours:
You will be contracted to work 37 hours a week, typically between 08:00-16:00, however through travel time, overtime and on-call duties you will have the opportunity to increase your potential earnings. For example, some SSG technicians regularly do an optional 10+ hours per week in travel time and overtime.
Further information can be obtained on enquiry.
Desirable Experience & Skills:
Memberships:
1. Engineering Council�
2. Security Institute
Qualifications:
3. HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
4. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
5. ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Environmental Factors and Hazards:
The applicant may be required to undertake occasional work within Radiological and Explosive Storage areas.
Licences
Full Driving Licence
Driving a vehicle is a requirement of the job; field technicians are tasked from home and are provided with a vehicle to carry their tools and equipment to/from sites which are remote and not accessible by public transport and in response to SSG�s 24/7 On Call Rota.
Qualifications
A Recognised, relevant Engineering background, Engineering Apprenticeship and/or Engineering qualifications. Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems, Video Surveillance Systems and Access Control Systems.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
6. Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
7. SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security Installation � Practitioner
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �29,333, Ministry of Defence contributes �7,919 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
8. Highly competitive with an average employer contribution of 27%
9. 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service
10. Continuous professional development within the security field
11. Laptop, tablet and mobile phone
12. Tool kit
13. Enhanced parental leave
14. Access to Defence Discount Service
15. Specsavers eye test vouchers
16. Access to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) (fees apply)
17. Access to the Civil Service Club in London (fees apply)
18. Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.
19. Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks; We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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