Security Systems Specialist
Full time,Permanent
Location Selby or Glasgow, with travel to other locations as required
Career level5
About the role:
Reporting to the Security Systems Manager, the Security Systems Specialist will play a key role in maintaining, fault finding, optimising, and upgrading the wider Drax security systems infrastructure. This includes ensuring the effective operation of CCTV, access control, perimeter detection, and associated security technologies across all Drax sites in the UK and overseas.
As a Security Systems Specialist, youll work proactively to identify vulnerabilities, support system resilience, and implement improvements that enhance overall security performance. Youll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to deliver a stable, secure, and future ready security platform that supports both operational needs and regulatory requirements.
This role will require travel to sites throughout the UK as required, and there may be times where youll be working away from home.
Additionally, youll be required to be on-call 1 week in every 4, as the team provides 24/7 support. In return youll receive an on-call allowance as part of the package on offer.
Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:
Work with the team to provide expert support on Draxs security infrastructure including CCTV, access control, intruder, perimeter intrusion detection, barrier, gates, and turnstile systems
Manage and coordinate third party contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe working practices, clear briefs, compliance with site rules, accurate RAMS, and delivery of work to a high standard.
Act as the primary point of contact for technical queries, performance monitoring, and signoff of works.
Deliver assigned security projects in scope and on time.
Assist the Security Systems Analyst and Security Systems Apprentice with the daily BAU tasks
Join the teams on call rota, to provide support to the business 24/7
Who we are:
Werenot just talking about making a difference,weremaking it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
Youllbe joining our teams of practical doers, futurethinkersand business champions.Wereenabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
Whowerelooking for:
Youllhave experience working on enterprise integrated security systems, ideally within a large industrial environment. Youll have a full UK driving licence and be happy to work away from home when required and to commit to an on-call team rota.
Youll also be able to demonstrate the following:
Good understanding of CCTV network technologies, infrastructure and processes
Experience installing, fault finding and maintaining large enterprise IP CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems.
Good knowledge of Cisco or equivalent network switching and core networking principles relevant to security system architecture.
Experience in maintaining, fault finding and installing large intruder alarm systems.
Excellent documentation skills
Strong personal commitment to safety
Rewardsand benefits:
As you help us to shape the future,weveshaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in thisroleyoullget:
On-call allowance
A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
Private Healthcare
SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
Personal accident cover
Group personal pension plan where well pay up to 10%
Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
Werecommitted to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing whats right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax,werecommitted to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to betterrepresentthe communities weoperatein, foster inclusion, andestablishfair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approachhere.
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