Job Description
Installation Engineer – Nationwide Travel (Ideally based North London)UK-Manufactured, Intelligent Parking Solutions Company£35,000–£40,000 + Solo Install Bonus | Permanent | 40 hrsCompany Vehicle, Fuel Card, 25 Days Holiday (+BH), Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Full Product TrainingThe Installation Engineer OpportunityWe’re supporting a market leader in intelligent parking solutions as they expand their Installation Engineer team. This role suits a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer with strong practical installation experience, good electrical and cabling understanding, confidence with IP-based devices, and the ability to build and commission full systems on customer sites.The company designs and manufactures their own parking technology in the UK, including:
* Ticket kiosks and payment terminals
* Barrier and access control systems
* AI-driven ANPR/CCTV camera technology
* Embedded PCs, printers, touchscreens and industrial switches
Full product training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers from CCTV, access control, ticketing, vending, car park systems, or electromechanical backgrounds who want to take ownership of full system builds, commissioning and customer handover.The Installation Engineer RoleAs an Installation Engineer, you will:
* Install, mount and commission complete parking and access control systems
* Lead installation and upgrade projects across customer sites nationwide
* Build full systems including kiosks, barriers, ANPR cameras, PCs, printers and switches
* Configure software, update firmware and complete full system commissioning
* Terminate, test and route cabling neatly and safely
* Conduct site surveys, full system testing, validation and customer demonstrations
* Work independently, managing your own installation schedule and site preparation
* Deliver a professional, customer-focused service at all times
Installation Engineer Experience RequiredYou must have installation or commissioning experience involving hands-on work with hardware-based systems, ideally including:
* CCTV / ANPR cameras
* Access control or security systems
* Ticket kiosks / payment machines
* Car park equipment or automation systems
* Networking / IP-based devices / servers
* Intercom systems
* EPOS or PC-based hardware systems
Pure IT or desktop-only backgrounds are not suitable for this role.Installation Engineer Skills & Competencies
* Strong ability to configure IP-based devices and diagnose connectivity issues
* Confident working with hardware, cabling, low-voltage systems and power supplies
* Able to commission software-driven systems and configure system settings
* Comfortable using diagnostic tools, system interfaces and remote support platforms
* Able to read wiring diagrams, schematics and technical documentation
* Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
* Comfortable travelling nationwide and staying away up to 2-3 nights per week (accommodation and food provided)
Essential Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience installing or commissioning hardware-based systems
* Strong understanding of networking and smart device configuration
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
* Strong written and verbal English
Desirable Requirements
* Electrical qualifications (ECS card, 18th Edition, PAT testing, C&G Electrical Diploma etc.)
* Networking qualifications (CompTIA, Cisco, HND in Computing etc.)
If you’re a hands-on Installation Engineer with experience installing CCTV, access control, kiosks, ticket vending machines, EPOS or similar hardware — and you want to join a growing UK manufacturer — apply with your latest CV and I’ll be in touch to discuss next steps!Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk