SC Installation Technician - Mechanical/Electrical (143lw)

SC Installation Technician - Mechanical/Electrical (143lw) - West Midlands - £32-£37k + uncapped Overtime (£50-£60k++)  

Are you ex-military and looking for a new challenge where your skills, discipline, and team-first mindset will be truly valued?

This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on, structured role within the construction and security solutions sector.  Ideal for someone ready to make their mark in a high-growth company that values integrity, precision, and responsibility.

With over 30 years of proven success in the UK and internationally, our client specialises in high-quality entrance control systems, including security portals, turnstiles, and sensor-based technology - protecting critical national infrastructure such as airports, government sites, data centres, and corporate HQs.

Candidates ideally need to be based in Birmingham, covering secure sites across the UK as part of a tight-knit installation team.

Some of your responsibilities as an Installation Technician will involve

·         Installing and commissioning - high-end physical security products

·         Conducting site surveys, safety briefings, and toolbox talks

·         Collaborating with other trades - from senior project managers to on-site contractors

·         Staying away as needed (UK-wide - all expenses covered), with work-from-home flexibility between deployments. Includes visits to their HQ in Yorkshire OR the regional base in Kent

·         Maintaining strong site discipline, quality standards, and representing the company’s core values

All our client’s equipment is well built and as such generally heavy. You will be ideally physically fit meaning the equipment can be moved into position and onto/off the provided lifting aids. 

Job Requirements

·         A background in hands-on roles (electrical/mechanical/engineering)

·         Confidence reading site plans and coordinating work efficiently

·         Calm under pressure, with high personal standards and adaptability

·         It would be desirable to have: CSCS Card, IPAF/PASMA certifications, Gate safe trained or experience with access control, gates, turnstiles, or doors

·         Security-vetted sites - SC Clearance is required (or ability to undergo vetting)

RECRUITING EX FORCES PERSONNEL

At Ex-Mil Recruitment we are confident that we can find you the right person for your role. We only register candidates that we would employ ourselves and you can rely on us to carefully vet each and every applicant to ensure that they are right for you. All our candidates possess the unique mix of skills which come from time spent in the armed forces and we take great care in personally matching the right person to your vacancy.

Our Full Recruitment Service makes hiring simple. We will help you develop your job description and arrange interviews with only the best qualified candidates. With our help recruitment can be easy, efficient and effective. We go above and beyond the average recruitment company to source the right people for the role and your company. We are specialists in relationship building and our extensive expertise allows us to not just help you recruit but actually actively help decrease staff turnover with proven results.

Whether you are looking for one new employee or over a great number for a new project our dedicated team of recruitment consultants will find you the right people for your role.

If you would like to discuss what we can do for you please just give us a call on 0333 202 6500 or email us at info@ex-mil.co.uk.