Access Control Engineer

🔧 Access Control Engineer – Local Site Coverage 📍 Location: Based in Greenwich | Covering 3 sites across London & the South East
💰 Salary: £48,000 – £56,000 (depending on experience)
🚐 Transport: Own van required – mileage and travel expenses fully covered
⏰ Hours:

Mon–Thurs: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 Call-Out: 1-in-5 rota with paid overtime

🏢 The Opportunity CBW Recruitment is partnering with a leading Facilities Management provider to hire an experienced Access Control Engineer. This is a permanent position covering three well-connected sites near Greenwich, offering a highly focused, low-travel role ideal for engineers who prefer consistency and local coverage.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and installing access control and door-entry systems while ensuring excellent service delivery and safety compliance at all times.

🔍 What You’ll Be DoingCarrying out PPMs, fault-finding, and emergency repairs on access control/intercom systems

Installing and commissioning access control and door-entry setups

Conducting system tests and ensuring adherence to British Standards

Keeping detailed service records and compliance documentation

Building strong on-site client relationships through professional conduct and effective communication

Responding to call-outs as part of a shared rota (1-in-5)

🛠️ What You’ll NeedAt least 2–3 years' hands-on experience with access control or security systems in commercial/FM environments

Recognised qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) in Access Control, Electrotechnical, or related field

Full UK driving licence and access to your own van

CSCS or CPCS card

Good knowledge of controllers, wiring, POE, and networked systems

Strong time management and customer service skills

Additional training (e.g., BAFE, FIA, First Aid, Emergency Lighting) is a bonus

💼 Why Join?Great salary up to £56K depending on experience

Paid travel and mileage when using your own van

Focused work at three nearby sites—no long-distance travel

Genuine progression routes to Senior Engineer or Team Lead

Stable, supportive work environment in a well-established FM company

Overtime available and paid fairly

📬 Interested? Ready to take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values local coverage, professional service, and career growth? Apply now with your CV and one of our recruiters will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.